Creamy Cheesy Potato Soup

Name: Creamy Cheesy Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 strips of bacon, diced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh chives for garnish

A rich and comforting bowl of potato soup packed with crispy bacon and melted cheese.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 21, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

This creamy potato soup is my go to meal whenever the weather gets a little chilly outside. It is hearty enough to satisfy the whole family, and the mix of potatoes gives it such a wonderful texture in every spoonful.

I love to serve this with a side of crusty bread for dipping. For the best results, try to shred your own cheese from a block because it melts so much smoother than the pre shredded bags from the store.

🧺 Ingredients

4 strips of bacon, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh chives for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Cook the diced bacon in a large pot over medium heat until it is nice and crispy.
2
Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside, but leave about a tablespoon of the bacon fat in the pot.
3
Add the onion to the pot and cook until soft, then stir in the garlic for about one minute.
4
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well for a minute to cook off the raw flour taste.
5
Pour in the broth and add the potatoes, then bring the mixture to a boil.
6
Lower the heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender enough to pierce with a fork.
7
Stir in the heavy cream and the shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is completely melted and the soup is smooth.
8
Season with salt and pepper to your liking, then serve warm with the crispy bacon and fresh chives on top.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat this gently on the stove over low heat. If the soup gets too thick, just stir in a tiny splash of milk or broth to thin it out before serving.

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