Description
A comforting creamy loaded potato soup that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- Chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine diced potatoes, onion, garlic, and broth. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender, being cautious of steam.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and combined. Heat gently; do not boil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and chives if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half and half. This recipe is naturally gluten-free as long as the broth is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: potato soup, creamy soup, easy recipe, comfort food