Description
This Creamy Pioneer Woman Potato Soup is velvety, comforting, and loaded with tender potatoes, creamy cheese, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for cozy nights or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture while leaving some chunks.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Heat gently until cheese melts and soup is smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions or chives.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit bacon or use a plant-based substitute. Soup keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Pioneer Woman potato soup, creamy potato soup, loaded potato soup, comfort food, cheesy potato soup