Creamy Potato Soup {Quick & Easy}
Creamy potato soup recipe that is quick and easy to make
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Active Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 386cal
Author: Melissa
Cost: $10
- 4 large potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 small onion peeled and chopped
- 15 oz. sweet corn drained
- 15 oz. cream-style corn
- 10 oz. Cream of Celery Soup or Cream of Potato Soup
- 6 cups milk - 2% or whole
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground pepper
- 8 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Serving suggestions: Chopped Chives crackers, and/or bread
Boil the potatoes in water until somewhat tender (about 10 minutes), and drain
While the potatoes are boiling, place butter in a large soup pot over medium heat to melt
Add the onion and cook until tender and translucent
Add the potato soup to the tender onions and mix them together
Add the drained corn, cream-style corn, tender, milk, and seasonings - mix well
Fold in drained potatoes
Bring the soup to a boil
Add the lid, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so the milk does not scald on the bottom
Set out a bowl of shredded cheese to serve with the soup
Serve with your favorite crackers or bread
* the cheese is important, as it is used as a thickening agent
How do I Store Cream of Potato Soup?
Store this soup covered and in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in a saucepan or soup pot over low/medium heat, stirring pretty often so the milk does not scald
. Nutrition facts are only an estimate
Calories: 386cal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 1096mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 634IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 453mg | Iron: 2mg