Easy Cheesy Potato Soup Recipe

A delicious version of the classic comfort food, which contains potatoes, Velveeta cheese, bacon, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, butter, milk, water, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, and mashed potato flakes.

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Ingredients

12 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed into about 1/2 inch pieces
3 stalks celery , chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic , minced
1 stick butter
1/2 pound bacon , chopped
1/2 pound Velveeta cheese block, cubed
1/3 cup instant mashed potato flakes
3 chicken bouillon cubes
4 cups water
3 cups milk
Salt and pepper

Directions

PREP

1.5 hrs

COOK

30 mins

READY IN

2 hrs

In large saucepan, fry bacon on medium high until golden brown and crispy.
Add butter and melt; add celery, carrots, onions, and garlic. Saute on medium/high for 2 minutes.
Add potatoes, water, bouillon cubes, milk, salt, and pepper.
Simmer on medium/low for 20 minutes.
Add cheese and simmer stirring occasionally until melted.
Add mashed potato flakes and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Add more milk or more potato flakes to desired thickness.
Serve!

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