LOADED POTATO SOUP RECIPE RICH AND FLAVORFUL - SOUTHERN PLATE

Loaded Potato Soup Recipe Rich and Flavorful - Southern Plate image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Cups Chicken Broth (2-16 ounce cans)
4-5 Russet potatoes (washed, peeled, and cubed)
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup instant potato flakes
1 cup whipping cream
1 onion (diced)
About 1 cup smoked chopped ham (or your favorite smoked meat)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Pour broth in dutch oven or soup pot and put over medium heat.
Peel and chop onion and potatoes.
Add to broth along with ham. Season to taste (about 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper).
Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for ten to fifteen minutes or until potato is tender.
Remove lid and stir in potato flakes.
Add in cheese and cream and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until just heated through.
Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately and top with your favorite toppings.