Best Simplest Cheesy Potato Soup Recipes

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CHEESY POTATO SOUP II



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A simple, cheesy potato soup. This soup takes less than an hour to make. You can break up the potatoes with a fork if you want a thicker soup.

Provided by Joan Zaffary

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ cups chopped onions
1 ½ cups chopped celery
4 cups water
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
15 slices American cheese - broken into pieces
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ⅓ cups milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onions and celery in the butter for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
  • Stir in the water and potatoes, bring to a boil and then simmer until the potatoes are tender. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the flour and the milk and stir well until the flour is mostly dissolved. Pour this into the soup slowly, stirring constantly, until soup has thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 759.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

HOMEMADE CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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It doesn't take long to put bowls of this comforting cheesy potato soup recipe on the table. Convenience items, such as canned soup and processed cheese, simplify the preparation. -Tammy Condit, League City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
5 cups water
2 cups 2% milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5 minutes. Add potatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 minutes. Stir in the milk, soup, garlic salt and pepper; heat until warmed through. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

EASY POTATO CHEESE SOUP



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This is a creamy soup that is satisfying as a main dish, especially when accompanied by buttered sourdough toast.

Provided by Thyra

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups water
6 large potatoes, peeled and sliced paper-thin
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped, with leaves
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons margarine
2 (11 ounce) cans condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot add water, potatoes, onion, celery and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
  • Once tender, mash soup with a potato masher, and add butter and cream.
  • Gradually bring mixture to a simmer. Add condensed cheese soup and blend. Serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 506.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

EASY CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Easy Cheesy Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped green onion, can save some tops for garnish
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon spanish smoked paprika
4 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 lb American cheese or 1 lb mild cheddar cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Dice the peeled potatoes into about 3/4" pieces.
  • Place the diced potatoes in a pot with the 4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are nice and tender.
  • While potatoes cook, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Add the chopped green onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the flour, celery seeds and paprika into the butter/green onions and stir constantly until a smooth paste. Gradually stir in the ff half and half. Stir frequently until mixture begins to thicken.
  • Add the hot cooked potatoes and both into the creamy mixture; stir well.
  • With a slotted spoon remove 1 or 2 cups of the potatoes and set them aside.
  • Use a stick blender or blender or food processor to blend the soup in the pot.
  • Return the blended mixture and reserved 1 or 2 cups of potatoes to the pot.
  • Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Stir and cook (but do NOT allow to boil) until cheese is melted smooth and well-mixed.
  • Serve.
  • Garnish with some green onion tops, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 928.3, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.3, Protein 16.7

SIMPLEST CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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Easy, and with fresh ingredients! Fast and simple, and you control the flavorings. Found this on another site without reference to title or origin.

Provided by LGRM1

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
3 cups chicken broth (NOTE, use vegetable broth to make this vegetarian)
2 cups shredded semisoft cheese (I recommend cheddar jack or colby jack)
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
herbs or spices

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot, heat oil or melt butter, and saute onion and celery until soft.
  • Add potatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Then simmer covered for 10-15 minutes.
  • Puree in a blender, or with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Return soup to pan, stir in cheese, milk and seasonings. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with chopped chives, bacon crumbles, or your favorite topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.9, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 789.6, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 14.7

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