Creamy Potato Soup Recipe: Simple & Delicious
This creamy potato soup is a comforting and hearty meal loaded with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, green onions, melted cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. Perfect for chilly days and easy to prepare.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Russet potatoes sliced in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 can vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 8 slices bacon cooked crispy and chopped
- 4 pieces green onions thinly sliced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded
- sour cream for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot over medium heat, bring the vegetable broth, potatoes, and just enough water to cover the potatoes to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer.
- When potatoes begin to break apart, add milk, three quarters of the bacon, three quarters of the green onions, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until the potatoes are completely broken down.
- Add 1.5 cups of shredded cheese and stir until completely melted into the soup.
- Serve hot, garnished with the remaining bacon, green onions, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread and can be customized with your favorite cheese varieties or additional toppings like chives or crispy onions.