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Published: October 8, 2020 | Last Updated: October 21, 2020 | Author: Lois

Homemade Potato Soup Recipe

Homemade Potato Soup Recipe – topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese and bacon this homemade recipe tastes better than Panera Bread’s recipe! You can even serve this soup in bread bowls as a fun presentation. Let me show you how to make another one of my favorite Best Fall Soup Recipes.

Homemade potato soup, rich and creamy.

If you like the Panera baked potato soup recipe you’re going to love this recipe. Although I really do believe this recipe tastes better than the one you purchase at Panera Bread.

A few years ago, a blogging friend, Becky sent me this recipe for Homemade Potato Soup. I couldn’t believe how easy potato soup with heavy cream or even potato soup with half and half was to make.

This recipe is just as easy as boiling potatoes for mashed potatoes.  Only you’re boiling the potatoes in chicken broth. If you’d like more of a vegetable type potato soup, try my Potato Corn Chowder Soup Recipe that’s made in the slow cooker.

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  • Dutch Oven Stock Pot – you can use a regular stock pot.

Ingredients

Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!

  • Russet potatoes – cut into 1 inch cubes
  • Chicken Broth
  • Heavy cream or half and half – either works fine, but I really like how creamy and thick the soup comes out using heavy cream. If you do use half and half, you might need to make a “slurry” to thicken the soup.
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Knorr Chicken Bouillon Cubes – whenever I’m making soup, I like to add one or two Knorr Bouillon Cubes to enhance the flavor of the canned chicken broth.

Directions

Peel the potatoes and cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes.Place the potatoes in a heavy sauce pan or dutch oven and add the chicken broth and chicken bouillon cubes.

Bring to a boil and continue to cook until the potatoes are fork tender.Using a potato mash, mash the potatoes while they are still in the sauce pan. Do not mash completely as you want some chunks of potatoes.

Slowly add the 1 cup heavy cream or half and half. Allow the soup to simmer for another 10 minutes or so before adding the cheddar cheese. Add the 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.

Cooking potatoes for homemade potato soup made with heavy cream or half and half and cheddar cheese.

Toppings for Homemade Potato Soup

Continue to simmer until the soup has thickened. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.

Garnish with sour cream, crumbled bacon, extra cheddar cheese and chives.

Loaded potato soup made with heavy cream topped with crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Ready for More Great Soup Recipes?

  • French Onion Soup – with VIDEO
  • Pasta Fagioli Soup – made in the crock pot. 
  • Potato Corn Chowder – another soup recipe made in the crock pot.
  • Beef Barley Soup
  • Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Semi-Homemade Bread Bowls – perfect for any soup recipe, dip or even chili recipe.

Frequently Asked Recipe Questions

How do you make potato soup thicker?

As I mentioned above, if you make potato soup with half and half, you may need to thicken the soup. You can do this by making a slurry using either flour or cornstarch. In a separate bowl, whisk together a few tablespoons of cornstarch with a little of the broth from the pot. Then whisk this slurry into the soup while it is cooking. The soup will thicken nicely in a few minutes.

Should you peel potatoes for potato soup?

I have only made this soup by first peeling the potatoes. In my opinion, leaving the skin on will give the soup a different texture to the finished soup recipe.

Homemade Potato Soup with crumbled bacon, sour cream and cheese in white bowl.

Homemade Potato Soup

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Homemade Potato Soup Recipe - topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese and bacon this homemade recipe tastes better than Panera Bread's recipe!

Ingredients

  • 6 large russet potatoes; peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 3- 14 oz cans chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 - 2 Knorr Chicken Flavored Bouillon Cubes

Instructions

    1. Peel the potatoes and cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes.
    2. Place the potatoes in a heavy sauce pan or dutch oven and add the chicken broth and chicken bouillon cubes.
    3. Bring to a boil and continue to cook until the potatoes are fork tender.
    4. Using a potato mash, mash the potatoes while they are still in the sauce pan. Do not mash completely as you want some chunks of potatoes.
    5. Slowly add the 1 cup heavy cream or half and half.
    6. Allow the soup to simmer for another 10 minutes or so before adding the cheddar cheese.
    7. Add the 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
    8. Continue to simmer until the soup has thickened.
    9. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.
    10. Garnish with sour cream, crumbled bacon and chives.

Notes

  • If you decide to use half and half for this recipe, you may find that soup doesn't thicken up as well. You can make a slurry using either flour or cornstarch.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together a few tablespoons of cornstarch with a little of the broth from the pot. Then whisk this slurry into the soup while it is cooking.
  • The soup will thicken nicely in a few minutes.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 435Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 814mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 16g

The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.

© Lois
Cuisine: American / Category: Soup

This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2012 with new photos and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them! 

Loaded Potato Soup Recipe from Walking on Sunshine Recipes.


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Originally from Queens, NY, Lois now calls northeastern PA home. You can find her blogging over at Walking on Sunshine where she shares a little of her life, but more importantly whatโ€™s for dinner at her house tonight.

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Comments

  1. Amy Johnson says

    October 16, 2020 at 8:45 am

    Looks delicious! TFS!

    Reply
  2. Audrey Humaciu says

    February 28, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    My husband doesn't think soup is a meal, but my son and I love it. And this soup looks mighty tasty.

    Thanks for partying with us on #TastyTuesdays

    Reply
  3. Remajanel says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    Thank you for sharing this Potato Soup reicpe, I found it just in time as I am about to have some friends over for a party. Do you know about how many this recipe will serve?

    Reply
  4. The Country Cook says

    October 21, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    I ADORE potato soup!! Thank you so much for linking this up at the soups & stew linky party today!!

    Reply
  5. Lianne says

    October 8, 2011 at 12:10 am

    Lois, this soup was PERFECT! Loved it!

    Reply
  6. Lianne says

    October 8, 2011 at 12:10 am

    Lois, this soup was PERFECT! Loved it!

    Reply
  7. Web Designer says

    September 27, 2011 at 7:10 am

    nice i love soup tooooooo i like it

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    Reply
  8. Web Designer says

    September 27, 2011 at 7:09 am

    great post i like it

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    Reply
  9. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    September 25, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    I love love love potato soup—yours looks fantastic! Thank you so much for joining my Family Friendly Food Week link-up. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  10. Dawn says

    September 23, 2011 at 3:07 am

    we love potato soup too! my favorite soup! so yummy and a great winter meal-thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. outdoor.mom says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:18 am

    yum!! looks inspiring ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  12. Sue says

    September 21, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Oh! my goodness Lois, this sounds and looks so delicious. We love potato soup,I told dh since the weather is getting cooler, I will be making soup more often, to which I got a thumbs up. ~grinning~
    Thanks for sharing, and thank you for your visit, and for taking the time to leave me a sweet note.
    Hugs,
    Sue

    Reply
  13. Blondee says

    September 21, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    A woman after my own heart! I have been digging through my cookbooks this week looking for great soup recipes for the fall season. This one is going on my list! Thanks!

    Reply
  14. A Hint of Home says

    September 21, 2011 at 1:03 am

    Looks yummy! It's one of my hubby's favorite soups! I'll have to try it sometime.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. LDH says

    September 20, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    Oh, what a great sounding recipe! Potato Soup is the best!

    Thank you for stopping by my place and leaving your kind comment. I sure hope to start feeling better soon. Now, even my teeth are hurting!

    Reply
  16. Chatty Crone says

    September 20, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    Okay I am going to at least copy it and put it in my to do recipes – looks delicious! Yummy! sandie

    Reply
  17. Linda says

    September 20, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    I love potato soup. I am allergic to chicken though…so I can't have the broth or the bouillon in it. But I can adjust it.

    Thanks for your nice comment on my poem…I always enjoy a visit from you. I hope things are going good for you these days.

    Love, Linda

    Reply
  18. Sharon says

    September 20, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    I love Potato soup. I will have to try it on a chilly day.'
    I have a grandson that will not eat potatoes, except for Mcd fries.
    He is 17.
    hugs

    Reply
  19. At Home With Amy says

    September 20, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Sounds delicious Lois. Wish I had a big bowl of it right now! I'm hungry!
    Have a blessed day.
    AMY

    Reply
  20. Carol says

    September 20, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    Hi Lois, Perfect dreary day here in Queens for this! So I'm going to try your soup. Looks delicious! Have a great day! I'll let you know how it comes out!! Carol

    Reply
  21. Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter says

    September 20, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    Yum! I love soup and this looks really good. It'll be what I call soup weather soon now. Thanks for the recipe! Have a great day!

    Reply

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