Panera Potato Soup Recipe
A creamy, café-style potato soup inspired by Panera. Simple, cozy, and perfect for any night of the week.
Equipment
- - Large soup pot
- Blender or immersion blender
- Ladle
Ingredients
- - 4 large russet potatoes peeled and diced
- - 1 medium yellow onion diced
- - 2 cloves garlic minced
- - 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- - 1 cup heavy cream
- - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- - 1 tsp salt
- - ½ tsp black pepper
- - ½ tsp smoked paprika
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- - Fresh chives or scallions for garnish
- - Optional toppings: bacon sour cream, extra cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté onions for 5 minutes, then garlic for 1 minute.
- Add potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika. Pour in broth. Simmer 15–20 minutes.
- Blend to desired consistency.
- Stir in cream and cheese until melted.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version
- Add ham or chicken for extra protein
- Stores well in fridge or freezer
- Add ham or chicken for extra protein
- Stores well in fridge or freezer