3 Cheesy Potato Soup Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, dreamy 3 Cheesy Potato Soup! Made from scratch with real potatoes and three kinds of cheese (no canned soup here!), this comforting recipe is surprisingly easy and ready in under an hour. Velvety smooth and bursting with cheesy flavor, it's the perfect weeknight meal or cozy weekend treat. Garnished with crispy bacon and extra cheddar, it's pure cheesy heaven!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 514.1 kcal
Protein 45g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 3 Cheesy Potato Soup

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How to Make 3 Cheesy Potato Soup

  1. Peel and cube 2 lbs russet potatoes.
  2. Boil potatoes in a large pot with 6 cups of salted water until tender but firm (about 15-20 minutes).
  3. Drain the potatoes, reserving about 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  4. Return the potatoes to the pot and lightly mash them using a potato masher or fork. Leave some chunks for texture.
  5. Stir in 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, 1 cup whole milk, 8 ounces velveeta cheese (cubed), 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), and 1/2 lb (8 ounces) cheddar cheese (shredded).
  6. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted and the soup is thickened and bubbly (about 10-15 minutes). Add reserved potato water, 1/4 cup at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot, sprinkled with cooked bacon crumbles and extra shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

110g

Carbs

6g