19 Cream of Potato Soup Recipes to Try

For me, a bowl of cream of potato soup is the best kind of comfort food. It’s smooth, filling, and feels like a warm blanket on a cold day. I like that I can keep it simple or add in different ingredients to change it up based on what I have on hand. These soups are forgiving, hard to mess up, and always a hit with my family.

They make great leftovers, too. Whether you like it perfectly smooth or with a few chunks, here are 19 cream of potato soup recipes I think you’ll enjoy making.

1. Classic Cream of Potato Soup

Russet potatoes simmered with onion in broth, then mashed and combined with milk and a little cream. This is my basic, never-fail recipe.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 290
2. Protein: 8g
3. Carbs: 42g
4. Fat: 10g
5. Fiber: 4g

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2. Loaded Baked Potato Soup

A creamy soup topped with shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, and a spoonful of sour cream. It tastes just like your favorite loaded baked potato.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 410
2. Protein: 15g
3. Carbs: 38g
4. Fat: 22g
5. Fiber: 4g

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3. Creamy Potato Leek Soup

Buttery leeks and Yukon Gold potatoes simmered and blended until silky smooth. I love the gentle, sweet flavor the leeks add.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 270
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 35g
4. Fat: 12g
5. Fiber: 4g

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4. Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Soup

Diced potatoes, onion, and broth cooked all day in the slow cooker, then stirred with cream and cheese. It’s the easiest hands-off method.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 320
2. Protein: 9g
3. Carbs: 40g
4. Fat: 14g
5. Fiber: 5g

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5. Cheesy Potato and Ham Soup

Diced ham and shredded cheddar cheese stirred into a creamy potato base. This is my favorite way to use up leftover ham.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 380
2. Protein: 20g
3. Carbs: 32g
4. Fat: 19g
5. Fiber: 3g

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6. Creamy Potato and Corn Chowder

Potatoes and sweet corn in a creamy, lightly seasoned broth. The corn adds a nice sweetness and color to every bite.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 330
2. Protein: 9g
3. Carbs: 45g
4. Fat: 13g
5. Fiber: 5g

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7. Vegan Cream of Potato Soup

Potatoes and cauliflower blended with nutritional yeast and vegetable broth until rich and creamy, without any dairy.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 240
2. Protein: 8g
3. Carbs: 40g
4. Fat: 6g
5. Fiber: 8g

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8. Broccoli Cheese Potato Soup

Chopped broccoli florets and shredded cheese added to a creamy potato soup base. It’s like two favorite soups combined into one.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 350
2. Protein: 14g
3. Carbs: 35g
4. Fat: 18g
5. Fiber: 5g

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9. Garlic Herb Potato Soup

A creamy potato soup generously flavored with roasted garlic and fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme. It’s very aromatic.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 280
2. Protein: 8g
3. Carbs: 38g
4. Fat: 11g
5. Fiber: 4g

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10. Creamy Potato and Sausage Soup

Crumbled Italian sausage and kale added to a creamy potato soup. The sausage gives it a lot of savory flavor.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 420
2. Protein: 18g
3. Carbs: 32g
4. Fat: 24g
5. Fiber: 4g

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11. Simple Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet potatoes blended with a touch of maple syrup and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, then finished with cream.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 300
2. Protein: 5g
3. Carbs: 48g
4. Fat: 10g
5. Fiber: 7g

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12. Creamy Potato and Chicken Soup

Shredded rotisserie chicken and diced potatoes in a creamy herb broth. It turns a simple potato soup into a full meal.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 340
2. Protein: 22g
3. Carbs: 35g
4. Fat: 13g
5. Fiber: 4g

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13. Ranch Potato Soup

A creamy potato soup seasoned with dry ranch dressing mix and topped with extra chives. It has that familiar, herby tang.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 310
2. Protein: 8g
3. Carbs: 40g
4. Fat: 13g
5. Fiber: 4g

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14. Creamy Potato and Bacon Soup

A creamy potato soup with crispy bacon pieces mixed right in. I use the bacon fat to cook the onions for extra flavor.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 390
2. Protein: 12g
3. Carbs: 36g
4. Fat: 22g
5. Fiber: 4g

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15. Baked Potato and Cauliflower Soup

Potatoes and cauliflower cooked together and blended, making the soup extra creamy and light while keeping the potato taste.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 250
2. Protein: 9g
3. Carbs: 35g
4. Fat: 9g
5. Fiber: 7g

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16. Creamy Dill Pickle Potato Soup

Diced dill pickles and a splash of pickle juice stirred into a creamy potato base. It sounds different, but the tangy flavor is really good.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 280
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 38g
4. Fat: 11g
5. Fiber: 4g

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17. Spicy Southwest Potato Soup

A creamy potato soup with green chiles, corn, and a pinch of cumin, topped with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 290
2. Protein: 8g
3. Carbs: 40g
4. Fat: 11g
5. Fiber: 5g

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18. Cream of Potato with Herb Croutons

A smooth, classic cream of potato soup topped with homemade crunchy croutons tossed in garlic and parsley.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 320
2. Protein: 9g
3. Carbs: 42g
4. Fat: 13g
5. Fiber: 4g

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19. Simple Chilled Potato Leek Soup (Vichyssoise)

The classic cold soup of pureed leeks and potatoes with cream. I make it in summer and serve it very cold for a refreshing start to a meal.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 260
2. Protein: 6g
3. Carbs: 30g
4. Fat: 13g
5. Fiber: 3g

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