Potato Soup with Cream Cheese recipe

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Ingredients

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 cups cubed red potatoes
¼ cup minced onion
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried parsley
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
8 slices smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips

Nutrition Info

267.2 calories
carbohydrate: 6.9 g
cholesterol: 69 mg
fat: 22.2 g
fiber: 0.7 g
protein: 10.1 g
saturatedFat: 11.9 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 1616.8 mg
sugar: 1.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Combine broth, potatoes, onion, garlic salt, seasoned salt, sea salt, cayenne, basil, and parsley in a slow cooker. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender on Low, 6 to 8 hours, or on High, 4 to 6 hours.

  2. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes in the slow cooker to preferred consistency. Add the cream cheese in spoonfuls to melt until smooth.

  3. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Stir into soup or set aside as a serving garnishment. Heat until ready to serve.

Recipe Yield

5 servings

Recipe Note

This is a family favorite throughout the fall and winter! It's easy to prep and great for a lazy day, filling the house with aroma. Have extended family and guests? Simply double the quantity of each item. It's that easy! I derived the potato soup with cream cheese base compliments of Panera Bread®. I added a few extras over time to appeal to the whole family. This a well balanced, full-flavored soup, with a hint of trailing heat compliments of cayenne. If you have picky \"little\" ones you can substitute red pepper flakes as a side garnishment. Serve with sharp shredded cheese and a loaf a fresh beer bread!

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