Description
This hearty and comforting potato soup is a simple classic in my family—chunky Yukon Gold potatoes simmered in water, then enriched with Velveeta, cream‑of‑chicken soup, and heavy cream to create a creamy, cozy bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into 1‑inch cubes
- 7 cups water (or enough to just cover the potatoes)
- 1 pound Velveeta (or similar processed melting cheese)
- 1 (22‑ounce) can cream‑of‑chicken soup
- 16 ounces heavy cream
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into uniform ~1‑inch cubes.
- In a large pot, place the diced potatoes and pour in cold water until the potatoes are just covered (about 7 cups).
- Bring to a gentle boil without covering the pot. Once boiling, boil about 10 minutes or until the potato cubes are fork‑tender.
- Once tender, pour off about half of the water (leaving roughly 3‑4 cups in the pot).
- Reduce the heat to a low simmer and stir in the cream‑of‑chicken soup and the Velveeta cheese (cubed if needed). Stir gently—avoid mashing the potato chunks. Let everything meld together for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat (or keep very low) and stir in the heavy cream. Let the soup warm for 1‑2 minutes more.
- Serve into bowls while hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Using Yukon Gold potatoes (a medium‑starch type) helps the cubes hold their shape instead of falling apart. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- For a more uniform texture, dice the potatoes into similar‑sized pieces so they cook evenly. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- If the soup becomes too thick after chilling, add a little hot water or milk when reheating to bring it back to your desired consistency. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- This version is rich and indulgent—feel free to add sautéed onion or garlic at the start, or swap in a lighter cheese alternative if you want to tone it down.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove‑Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ≈ 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: ≈ 840mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
