Cheesy Potato Soup

Cheesy Potato Soup is a hearty and satisfying dish with a rich blend of potatoes, cheese, and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for cold weather or simply as a cozy meal at home, this potato soup is sure to become a favorite in your household!

Prep Time15

Cook Time50

Total Time1 5

Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheesy Potato Soup

Servings: servings

Calories: 514kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

7 cups water
7 chicken bouillon cubes
2 tsp dry parsley
1 yellow onion diced diced
2 large carrots sliced
7 potatoes peeled and diced (Russet or gold)
4 TBSP butter melted
½ cup flour
1 qt. half & half 4 cups
2 cups cheddar-jack cheese shredded

Instructions

Prep: In a large pot, bring the water and bouillon cubes to boil over high heat.
While the water is boiling, chop the onions and carrots. Also peel the potatoes before dicing into half inch size cubes.
Cook: Reduce the heat to medium and add the parsley, onion, carrots and potatoes to the pot. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
Then use a fork to slightly mash the potatoes against the side of the pan, leaving some larger lumps.
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, flour, and half & half. Add the this mixture to the pot and stir well to combine.
Continue to cook the soup over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the soup is too thick, add a little bit of milk.
Stir in the cheese right before serving, mix just until it's melted. Serve soup as is or top each bowl with bacon bits, sliced green onions, and shredded cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

Leftover potato soup should be stored in the refrigerator and it will last up to 3-5 days. It should be kept in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent odor absorption.

Potato soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. However, the texture may change upon thawing.

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