Silky, savory and simple, this creamy potato soup is one of my go-to recipes for hosting. 

Got picky eaters coming over? Set out a bunch of different toppings and let your guests customize their bowl to their unique taste buds.

How To Thicken Up the Potato Soup

The answer is really simple – use a thickening agent. In this particular creamy potato soup recipe, I use flour (as noted below in the recipe). However, you can also use corn starch.

What To Serve With Potato Soup

Soups are served best with fresh salad and warm bread. Here are some of my favorite additions to the potato soup.

• Garden Salad – works best if you want that classic taste.
• Quinoa Kale Salad – adds that healthy crunch.
• Berry Spinach Salad – compliments with an array of sweet and sour taste.
• Focaccia Bread Recipe – adds that rich-flavored, filling bread.
• Garlic Knots Recipe – it’s like having pizza bread sticks. Kids love them.

How to Make Creamy Potato Soup Recipe

As this soup recipe contains a lot of small vegetable pieces, I prefer to begin by prepping all of the ingredients before I actually start cooking. Check the printable recipe below for full directions and measurements.

Once all ingredients are prepared, you will cook down the onions until caramelized to build flavor and add to a roux base of the soup. Once the roux is prepared, you will add remaining ingredients and cook as directed before serving. Best topped with shredded cheese, extra bacon, and sliced green onions.

Which Potato is Best for Soup? 

There are a ton of different potatoes to choose from, but not all are created equal when it comes to making soup. Simply put, the higher the starch content of your potato, the thicker your soup will be. Here is a spud breakdown: 

• Red Potatoes have a low-starch content. If you like a thinner potato soup, these are a great option. 
• Yukon Gold are my personal favorite for this recipe. They are mildly starchy and have such a beautiful color. 
• Russet Potatoes are the starchiest kind of spud. Be careful with these, as they will create an extremely thick soup. 

Can You Freeze the Creamy Potato Soup? 

You know I am the queen of freezing food for later use, but I would advise against saving this soup for later. Potatoes tend to have a strange texture when they are defrosted. They become gummy and pasty. Simply put, this soup is best eaten fresh from the pot. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

If you must freeze the soup, the best way to do it is in an airtight container. Take the soup out of the freezer and let it thaw in the fridge overnight. Heat it up in a saucepan when you are ready to chow down. If it’s too thick, add a touch of milk to thin it out. 

Toppings for the Potato Soup

I love making a toppings bar and letting everyone get creative. Here are my must-have toppings for creamy potato soup: 

• Bacon bits 
• Shredded cheddar, pepper jack or colby jack
• Garlic croutons
• Chopped green onions
• Fresh dill
• Dollop of sour cream
• Lightly fried prosciutto or pancetta bits 
• Parmesan crisps 

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Recipe

Creamy Potato Soup Recipe

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Servings

8 Servings

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 45 mins

This Creamy Potato Soup Recipe uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly.

Ingredients

• 4 cooked potatoes (pre-cook potatoes by boiling or baking them)
• 1 medium onion
• 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• 2 cup whole milk
• 3 cup hot water
• 1 tbsp chicken Better Than Bouillon
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup bacon crisps
• 1/2 cup diced green onions

US Units – Metric

Instructions

• To prepare all ingredients for the soup, dice onions into tiny pieces, dice baked potatoes and dice cooked bacon.
  
• Preheat a pot with butter, add onions into it and cook until it's caramelized. Stir in flour and mix until the flour is spread evenly.
  
• Pour milk & hot water into the cooking ingredients. When it starts simmering, add in diced potatoes and better than bullion. If necessary, season it with salt, but keep in mind that cheese and bacon have seasoning. 
  
• Let the ingredients simmer until creamy, for about 10 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings.
  

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Potato Soup Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Cholesterol 26mg9%

Sodium 285mg12%

Potassium 564mg16%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 365IU7%

Vitamin C 14.4mg17%

Calcium 164mg16%

Iron 3.7mg21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.