Best Comforting Potato Soup Recipes

Comforting Cream Cheese Potato Soup With Bacon or Ham image

Provided by BecR2400

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups organic chicken broth
6 cups peeled and cubed potatoes (russets)
1/3 cup white onion, finely chopped
salt (optional, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon or 1 cup diced ham
12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into chunks

Steps:

In a stockpot or Dutch oven, bring the broth to a boil over high heat.
Add diced potatoes and onions and return to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer, partially cover and cook 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Using a potato masher, coarsely mash the potatoes in the pot (do not drain).
Add seasonings, parsley, crumbled cooked bacon or diced ham, and the chunks of cream cheese.
Cook and stir for a few minutes, until cheese is melted. Stir well to combine.
Serve soup hot with a side salad and a crusty baguette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.2, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 45.6, Sodium 1338.7, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.6, Protein 17.6

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Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories Potato

Time 1h

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 carrot, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 quart water
1/2 onion, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk

Steps:

In large pot, cook potatoes, carrots and celery in water until tender, about 20 minutes.
Drain, reserving liquid and setting vegetables aside.
In same pot, saute onions in butter until soft.
Stir in flour, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese and dry mustard.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
Gently stir in cooked vegetables.
Add 1/2 cup or more of reserved cooking liquids until soup is desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 418.2, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 5.4, Protein 6.7