Potato Cheese Soup

Copycat Marie Callender‘s Potato Cheese Soup. Smooth and creamy, full of cheesy flavor. This easy to make soup is one of my favorites. And you don’t have to go out to eat it!

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Marie Callendar’s potato cheese soup

When I was younger we used to go to Marie Callendar’s for dinner quite often. I loved to order the steamed veggies smothered in cheese and served with a side of Alfredo Sauce.

Of course, I always ordered a cup of their yummy potato cheese soup to start. Wow! It’s no wonder my cholesterol was way high at one point in my life!

I still love that soup, and wanted to recreate it at home.

This comes pretty darn close, but to be honest, I actually think this one is a bit better than MC’s. I mean, you add some smoked paprika to just about anything and it’ll be super mouth-wateringly yummy! and I know that Marie’s is made with a processed cheese spread (Velveeta), so this homemade one is less processed.

Recipe notes

I like to use homemade broth for my soups, and, this one’s my favorite recipe!

You can use half extra sharp Cheddar, and half aged white Cheddar for this soup. I like the additional flavor that it gives to use both cheeses. If you can’t find aged white Cheddar or don’t want to buy two kinds of cheese, just use all extra sharp Cheddar, it’ll still be delish!

Now, this soup isn’t super low-calorie, with all that cheese, how could it be.

Soup for dinner

But, it is really yummy, and as an occasional treat, I don’t mind eating something this good. Especially when it’s chilly and wintry outside, this soup is warm and comforting!

Serve it with a nice big salad that’s filled with veggies and you’ll be good to go. Take a look here for some great salad ideas!

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Potato Cheese Soup

Debi

Copycat Marie Callender's Potato Cheese Soup. Smooth and creamy, full of cheesy flavor. This easy to make soup is one of my favorites. And you don't have to go out to eat it!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 519 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 tablespoon olive oil or light tasting oil of your choice
• 1 white onion diced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth homemade preferred
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups shredded aged white Cheddar
• 2 cups shredded extra sharp Cheddar
• 2 cups whole milk
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• Minced scallions for garnish

Instructions

 

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until onion has released its water and begins to brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes. Add potatoes and paprika; cook, stirring to coat potatoes, 1 minute. Stir in broth and Worcestershire. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, partially covered, until potatoes are soft, 10–15 minutes. Coarsely mash potatoes with the back of a wooden spoon, and stir in cheese and milk until cheese is melted, 2 minutes. Remove soup from heat; season with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with scallions.

Notes

 

 

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1300mgPotassium: 869mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1300IUVitamin C: 10.3mgCalcium: 662mgIron: 2.2mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword cheese, potato

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