Warm and creamy Cheesy Potato Soup recipe is a deliciously perfect classic comfort food recipe to keep you warm and happy all winter long.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour15 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Calories
Author The Gracious Wife
Ingredients
8tablespoonsbutterdivided
½large onionchopped
¾cupcarrotchopped or shredded
¾cupceleryfinely chopped
4garlic clovesminced
1teaspoondried basil
1teaspoondried parsley
3cupschicken broth
4-5medium potatoespeeled and cubed
¼cupflour
1 ½cupsmilk
4ouncesVelveeta
8ouncesabout 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
salt & pepper to taste
Optional: Additional toppings such as baconchives, or sour cream
Instructions
In a large stockpot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, basil, and parsley. Allow to cook until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
When the vegetables are ready, add chicken broth, and potatoes. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and allow to simmer until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat.
Add the flour. Stir to combine, and allow to continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
Slowly add the milk, about a ¼ cup at a time, stirring to prevent lumps. Allow the mixture to heat through, then add to your soup mixture.
Bring your soup mixture back to a low simmer, then add your Velveeta and cheese, a little at a time. Stir mixture until cheese is melted and incorporated.
Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with sour cream and bacon, if desired.