Philadelphia Cream Cheese Loaded Potato Soup Recipes

PANERA'S CREAM CHEESE POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine broth, potatoes, and spices.
• Boil on medium heat until potatoes are tender.
• Smash a few of the potatoes to release their starch for thickening.
• Reduce to low heat.
• Add cream cheese.
• Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese melts.

POTATO SOUP WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine broth, potatoes, onion, garlic salt, seasoned salt, sea salt, cayenne, basil, and parsley in a slow cooker. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender on Low, 6 to 8 hours, or on High, 4 to 6 hours.
• Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes in the slow cooker to preferred consistency. Add the cream cheese in spoonfuls to melt until smooth.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Stir into soup or set aside as a serving garnishment. Heat until ready to serve.

SLOW COOKER POTATO SOUP WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into quarters. Cut sweet onion into eighths. Transfer both to a large stockpot.
• Place the stockpot over medium-high heat and add water, chicken broth, green onions, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, hot pepper sauce, 1 teaspoon white pepper, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
• While the soup is cooling, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop into bits when cooled. Reserve bacon grease.
• Remove 4 cups potato stock and set aside. Working in batches, puree some potatoes and onions in a food processor with some of the liquid; transfer to a slow cooker. Repeat until all potatoes and onions have been pureed. Turn the slow cooker to High.
• Transfer the reserved potato stock to a separate pot and place over medium-low heat until warm, 5 to 7 minutes. Whisk in sour cream until no lumps remain.
• Combine reserved bacon grease and butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook until butter is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add flour and stir to make a roux. Increase heat to high and slowly add potato stock-sour cream mixture. Whisk to prevent lumping and bring mixture to a rolling boil. Reduce to a slow simmer and cook until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour into the slow cooker and add the reserved bacon.
• Cook on High for 1 hour. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Reduce heat to Low and cook for 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

BROCCOLI, BACON & CHEESE LOADED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
• Add onions and garlic to reserved drippings; cook 3 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add flour; mix well. Cook 2 min. or until bubbly, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk, then broth.
• Add broccoli, potatoes and red pepper; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 10 to 12 min. or just until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add cheese and sour cream; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.
• Serve topped with bacon and tomatoes.