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    Cheesy Potato Soup Recipe

    Published: March 1, 2020 Updated: May 30, 2022 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 26 Comments

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    Bowl of cheese and potato soup.

    Made with simple ingredients, this cheesy potato soup recipe comes together quickly and is like a hug in a bowl. Enjoy a bowl of this comforting homemade soup as is or with your favourite sandwich or salad for one delicious meal.

    Bowl of cheese and potato soup next to crackers, green onion and a tea towel.

    We love soup around here, and this cheesy potato soup is quickly becoming a favourite.

    It’s perfect for what I like to refer to as “soup Sunday.” Every Sunday I like to make a comforting batch of homemade soup. We love soup in our home, especially in the winter months.

    This cheese and potato soup is not too thick, but seriously rich, cheesy, and comforting (and great for St. Patrick’s Day).

    Enjoy as is or with a grilled cheese or veggie sandwich and you’re on your way to flavour town!

    Cheesy Potato Soup Ingredients

    • Olive oil
    • Aromatics, like garlic and bay leaves
    • Veggies, like potato, celery, and carrot
    • Seasonings, like salt, pepper and cayenne pepper
    • Veggie broth
    • Plain Greek yogurt
    • Cheese
    Ingredients for a cheese and potato soup recipe.

    How To Make It

    Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

    1. In a pot, cook some onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in a little olive oil until softened.
    2. Add diced potatoes and your seasonings.
    3. Pour in veggie broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer, cover, and cook. Remove and discard bay leaves.
    4. Once the potato is tender, remove some, place in a bowl and mash. Then pour the mashed potatoes back into the pot and stir to combine.
    5. Stir in Greek yogurt.
    6. Add shredded cheese (in batches) until it’s melted into the soup.
    Collage of steps to make a cheesy potato soup recipe.

    What Type of Potato Should I Use?

    White potato is used in this recipe, but you can use Yukon Gold or Russet instead.

    Spoonful of cheese potato soup from a bowl.

    How To Make Potato Soup Thicker

    This is a gluten-free potato soup. There’s no added flour here, which is often found in potato soups (as a thickener).

    However, if you do want to make your soup thicker (and you don’t need it to be gluten free), you could sprinkle in some flour (about 3 to 4 tablespoons) when your onion mixture is cooked. Simply stir in and cook for a couple of minutes. Then proceed with the recipe. Things will thicken as it cooks.

    Alternatively, you could add a cornstarch slurry during the last couple of minutes of cook time. Mix equal parts cornstarch with cold water and stir into the soup. Start with 2 tablespoons of each and see how you like the thickness before adding more.

    Use less broth. Cut back your broth to 3 to 3.5 cups (instead of 4) for a thicker consistency.

    It’s important to note, though, that soup will thicken a little as it cools.

    Close-up of a bowl of cheese and potato soup.

    Garnish Ideas

    • Shredded cheese
    • Thinly sliced green onion or minced chives
    • A dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream
    • Sprinkling of chipotle powder or smoked paprika
    • Homemade croutons
    • Thinly sliced chili pepper
    • Drizzle of hot sauce
    • Crispy bacon, prosciutto or pancetta (if you don’t need this soup to be vegetarian)
    Two bowls of cheese & potato soup next to crackers, green onion, hot sauce & cheese.

    Tips and Variations

    • Add cheese in batches and keep the heat low. Don’t add more until it has melted.
    • Speaking of cheese, choose a mild or medium cheddar over, say, a sharp or old cheddar. Those melt better. A marble cheddar is used in this soup, which also works out great!
    • Don’t have Greek yogurt? Mix in a little half-and-half or heavy cream instead.
    • White potato is used here, but Yukon Gold or Russet are other options. You want the potato cut into small cubes (roughly the size of dice) so they cook quickly.
    • Store-bought low sodium vegetable broth was used, but you can use homemade veggie broth, should you wish.

    More Delicious Soup Recipes

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    • Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
    • Easy Tomato Tortellini Soup

    If you make this cheesy potato soup recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Bowl of cheese and potato soup next to crackers, green onion and a tea towel.

    Cheesy Potato Soup

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    Made with simple ingredients, this cheesy potato soup recipe comes together quickly and is like a hug in a bowl. Enjoy a bowl of this comforting homemade soup as is or with your favourite sandwich or salad for one delicious meal.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
    Servings 6 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and minced (about 1 cup)
    • 2 carrots, peeled and minced (about 1 cup)
    • 2 ribs celery, minced (about 1 cup)
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 pounds white or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes (about 5.5 cups)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • ยผ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
    • ยฝ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
    • 4 ounces shredded cheddar or marble cheddar cheese, about 1 cup

    Garnish Ideas (optional)

    • Cheddar cheese, shredded
    • Pinch of ground chipotle chili pepper or smoked paprika
    • Green onion or chives, chopped
    • Croutons
    • Drizzle of hot sauce
    • Greek yogurt or sour cream
    • Chili pepper, sliced

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
    • Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until veggies have softened, about 5 minutes.
    • Stir in potatoes, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves. Pour in vegetable broth and stir.
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat (to about medium-low heat) to a simmer. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove bay leaves and discard.
    • Remove 3 cups of potato mixture, place into a bowl and mash.
    • Add potato mixture back to pot and stir in Greek yogurt.
    • Over low heat, add cheddar cheese to the soup (add in increments, only adding more when each batch has dissolved). Stir to combine.
    • To serve, divide the soup into bowls and garnish to taste (if desired) with any of the garnish ideas or your favourite soup toppings. Enjoy! Yields 6 side servings or 4 larger servings.
      Note: This soup is not super thick. If you prefer a thicker soup, please see post above for tips.

    Notes

    • Add the cheddar cheese in batches and keep the heat low. Don’t add more until it has melted.
    • Speaking of cheese, choose a mild or medium cheddar over, say, a sharp or old cheddar. Those melt better. A marble cheddar is used in this soup, which also works out great!

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword cheesy soup

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    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

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    Comments

    1. Matt - Total Feasts

      March 03, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love my soups, which is a bit of a shame as my other half doesnโ€™t really like them (aside from cream of tomato). I bet, though, that this cheesy potato soup would win him over. It sounds fantastic.

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:08 pm

        Well, I guess that means more for you, lol. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thanks Matt! Hope both of you enjoy!!

        Reply
    2. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      March 03, 2020 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      I can’t wait to try this Dawn. I know Tom would absolutely love it! Perfect for a cozy night in. Pinned!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:07 pm

        Yay! Hope you guys enjoy! Thanks Mary Ann ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      March 03, 2020 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      This soup looks so delicious and comforting! Perfect for lunch or dinner on a cold day. I love all the garnish ideas – that’s what makes the soup extra delicious!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:07 pm

        Totally! Thanks Kathy ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      March 02, 2020 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      I used to work in a restaurant many moons ago, and the potato soup was always my favorite! This reminds me of that one, although it seems a whole lot healthier than the one I used to indulge in! It looks cozy and delicious my friend! Happy Monday! XO

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:07 pm

        Thanks so much, Katherine! Hope you’re having a great week so far ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    5. Valentina

      March 02, 2020 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      Okay, I can’t wait to eat this!!! It looks so incredibly dreamy. I’m going for it with the dollop of Greek yogurt. Yum! ๐Ÿ™‚ ~Valentina

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:06 pm

        Thank you Valentina! Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. [email protected]

      March 02, 2020 at 8:28 pm

      5 stars
      Ohhhhh, loving that cheesy topping on my favorite potato soup!! This recipe’s a keeper, my friend!! xoxo

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:05 pm

        Thanks so much, Annie. XOXO

        Reply
    7. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      March 02, 2020 at 5:47 pm

      This cheesy potato soup recipe looks so amazing. I really loved your idea to add a little cayenne to kick up the flavor!!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:05 pm

        Thanks Heidi!

        Reply
    8. Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl

      March 02, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      Oh goodness, cheesy potato soup….you have my heart! Carbs + cheese = Haylie is happy! This looks so cozy and I absolutely love the idea of meal prepping it for the week, because we all know that soup is even BETTER as leftovers! YUM! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:05 pm

        Thank you so much, Haylie ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    9. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      March 02, 2020 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      Potato soup is what gets me through the Winter! This one looks fabulous! Love that cheese topping ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:05 pm

        Lol…I hear ya! Thanks Jennifer ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    10. David @ Spiced

      March 02, 2020 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      We always keep an assortment of cheeses in the fridge just for reasons like this! I want a good sharp/aged cheddar to eat, but I need milder versions for recipes like this. We do the Sunday soup thing, too, and it really does make me look forward to weekday lunches. (Plus, we can stay healthier that way.) This potato soup sounds like a classic! Not gonna lie, though, I love the idea of sprinkling some crispy prosciutto on top of this!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:03 pm

        Always gotta have lots of cheese on hand, right? Thanks David! That sounds wonderful!

        Reply
    11. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes

      March 01, 2020 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      Oh lovely – a bowl of soup is the ultimate cosy food. This looks so packed full of flavour. Delicious. Dawn!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:03 pm

        Thank you Alexandra ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    12. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      March 01, 2020 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      Potato soup is one of my favorites! This looks sooooo yummy and I’m thinking I need to take up your soup Sunday tradition. I’m terrible when it comes to meal prep but I’m all about soup so thanks for the idea!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:03 pm

        Thanks Kelsie! It really helps with busy weeks ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    13. Marissa

      March 01, 2020 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      This soup is making my mouth water! I love that youโ€™ve left some Tender potato chunks for an extra layer of texture. Must make!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:02 pm

        Thank you Marissa! It is indeed ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply

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