Cheesy Potato Soup

4.88 from 16 votes

This creamy and cheesy potato soup recipe is a family favorite with its super comforting rich cheddar broth! It's simple to make in just 35 minutes and uses everyday ingredients.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesy potato soup

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1/2 medium onion chopped
2 sticks celery chopped
2-3 cloves garlic minced
6 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth or veggie broth
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1.5 pounds Russet potatoes peeled & diced
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese + extra for serving shredded
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh chives optional

Instructions

Add the butter to a pot over medium heat, and once it's melted, add the onion and celery and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and flour. Cook for about 2 minutes, breaking it up with your spoon/stirring it as you go along (this cooks the raw flour taste out).
Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until all the flour has dissolved/there's no lumps.
Stir in the cream, Worcestershire sauce, and potatoes. Crank the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat so it's simmering but not boiling rapidly (medium-low heat works with my cast iron pot & gas stove). Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar.
Let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened up. I stir it a few times to ensure nothing is sticking and that the stove's temperature is still correct.
Turn the stove off, and stir in the cheddar gradually.
Season generously with salt & pepper. Serve and top bowls with extra cheddar and chopped chives (if using).

Notes

Use a good quality cheddar since this soup doesn't have a lot of ingredients and you'll really taste it.
I love using Lawry's seasoning salt in here instead of regular salt.
If the soup seems too thick, add in a splash more chicken broth (milk or cream works too). Keep in mind it'll thicken up more as it cools so you may need to add more liquid when reheating.
Serves 4-6 depending on how much people eat.

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