Potato Cheese Soup (just like Panera)
Warm your soul with our rich, creamy and EASY Potato Cheese Soup recipe! Make this Panera favorite at home with this simple stove-top recipe, ready to serve in 25 minutes! It's made with hash browns, and two kinds of cheese, with no flour roux needed. It's rich and creamy all on its own!
Servings 4
Calories 309kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 26 ounces hashbrown potatoes
- 32 ounces chicken stock
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Cook the onions and garlic
- Melt the 1 tablespoon butter, cook the 1 cup diced onion until softened, then add 2 teaspoons minced garlic. Cook 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper.
Boil and simmer
- Add the 26 ounces hashbrown potatoes, and 32 ounces chicken stock.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are soft.
- Remove from heat.
Add cheeses
- Whisk 4 ounces softened cream cheese and 2 ounces shredded cheddar cheeseinto the soup until it all melts.
Devour.
Notes
You can use sour cream or plain yogurt in place of cream cheese.
Bacon bits added at the end is yummy as well as chives or green onions. What to do with leftovers Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat. Add a splash of cream or broth to loosen it up, if necessary.
Bacon bits added at the end is yummy as well as chives or green onions. What to do with leftovers Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat. Add a splash of cream or broth to loosen it up, if necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1186mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2mg
