Creamy soup that will feed a whole family and make them come back for seconds.
Delicious meals don’t always have to be complicated to make or require a lot of different ingredients. Case in point this cream cheese potato soup. All you need is some cream cheese and a few potatoes – since they’re in the name – along with some chicken broth and a few household spices and you can whip up this hearty soup in no time. Not only is it an easy soup to make but it’s a creamy and hearty soup. You’ll get a lot of milage out of it and will be able to feed a small army.
Equally important, that small army will be satisfied with how their soup tastes. The combination of potato and cream cheese almost makes the soup tastes like a baked potato in liquid form. While you may not use cream cheese in a lot of soups, it’s perhaps the secret ingredient in this soup because it adds flavor and helps to create a creamy soup. In fact, once you get a taste of this soup, it might become your new favorite comfort food.
Of course, there is more than one way to make a good potato soup. This version comes with cream cheese, but there are others. For example, you might want to try our recipe for creamy potato soup or perhaps a creamy vegan potato soup. In fact, there is more than one way to put together a tasty vegan potato soup. Finally, if you’re craving soup but don’t have any potatoes, don’t worry. You can always try cooking a delicious lentil soup or homemade crockpot vegetable soup.
Is Cream Cheese Potato Soup Healthy?
Unfortunately, this cream cheese potato soup is not exactly a healthy and light soup. It’s rich and creamy, making it comfort food that should be enjoyed on occasion. However, there are a couple of things you can do to make it a little healthier. For starters, you can use low-sodium chicken broth. You should also try to use a low-fat or lighter cream cheese that can help to reduce the fat and calories in cream cheese potato soup.
Room for more
With such a simple recipe, there is always room to add a few more ingredients to fit your personal tastes. This is another reason why this soup is the perfect comfort food; it’s customizable. Many folks like to add some green onion or chives while also sprinkling in some bacon and shredded cheese on top. This is how you can really lean into this soup being a baked potato in liquid form.
At the same time, you can also play around with some of the spices in the soup. It’s natural to add a little pepper for flavoring. But thyme, rosemary, and similar herbs can help add a little flavor that complements the creamy nature of the soup. If you really want to add a kick to it, try a dash of cayenne or chili powder or even chop up a jalepeno. After all, jalepenos have always mixed well with cream cheese.
INGREDIENTS
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine
Start by mixing the broth, potatoes, and spices in a pot.
Boil
Cook the mixture until the potatoes are soft and tender.
Thicken
Mash some of the potatoes to help thicken the soup.
Melt
Add cream cheese and stir on low heat until the cheese melts into a creamy blend.
Serve
Once creamy and hot, serve the soup.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
How to Make Ahead and Store?
Cream cheese potato soup tastes just as good the day after it’s made. Store it in the fridge inside an airtight container and it’ll stay good for 3 to 5 days. You can also freeze it for long periods and thaw it overnight the day before it’s consumed.
How can I make this soup thicker?
Adding a little extra cream cheese is the best way to make this soup thicker. It’s also possible to add sour cream or yogurt.
What type of potatoes should I use?
Typically, russet potatoes are the best variety to use when cooking any type of potato soup. However, Yukon gold, fingerlings, and other varieties will work fine if that’s all you have available.
Melt first
Consider melting the cream cheese before adding it to the rest of the soup. This will make it easier to blend with everything else.
