Creamy Potato & Cheese Soup
- MAKES
- 7 cups
- COOK TIME
- 25 Min
One of the reasons we love this creamy potato soup recipe, well, besides the fact that it's fill-you-up good, is because we can change up the variety of cheese every time we make it. That way, this ooey gooey Creamy Potato & Cheese Soup ends up with a new personality that you're going to love every time! Try a bunch of your favorite cheeses and let us know which one you like the best.
What You'll Need
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cup (8 ounces) shredded Smoked Gouda with Bacon
What to Do
- In a soup pot over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add celery and onion; sauté 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.
- Add broth, potatoes, and vinegar; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and milk, whisking until smooth. Stir flour mixture into soup and cook until soup is heated through and thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Now it’s time to ladle this up.
Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip
- We tested this recipe with a selection of cheeses that our friends at Yancey's Fancy™ Cheese sent to us. We thought it was fun since they make the most outrageous flavored cheeses ever! So pick up a few varieties and see which one gives your soup the best personality to fit your mood.
What's Your Favorite Comforting Soup Recipe?