Description
Silky, hearty, and full of comfort — this Potato Soup is a creamy classic that’s guaranteed to wow your taste buds. Whether you like it cheesy, smoky, or loaded, these 7 secret variations will make your bowl of soup pure magic.
Ingredients
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove and set aside.
2. Add butter to the pot with bacon drippings, then sauté onion until translucent.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Stir in diced potatoes and pour in broth.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
6. Mash some of the potatoes with a spoon for a creamier texture.
7. Stir in milk, cream, cheese, and sour cream; simmer gently until smooth and thick.
8. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
9. Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon and green onions.
Notes
🥓 Recipe 1: Loaded Baked Potato — add shredded cheese, sour cream, and bacon.
🧀 Recipe 2: Cheddar Broccoli — stir in steamed broccoli and extra cheddar.
🥔 Recipe 3: Rustic Chunky — leave some potato chunks unmashed for texture.
🌶️ Recipe 4: Spicy Southwest — add corn, jalapeños, and chili powder.
🍄 Recipe 5: Mushroom Lovers — sauté mushrooms with onions for earthy depth.
🥬 Recipe 6: Veggie Deluxe — toss in spinach, carrots, or kale for color and nutrition.
💛 Recipe 7: Creamy Garlic Parmesan — swap cheddar for Parmesan and add roasted garlic for luxury flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: potato soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, loaded potato soup, winter soup