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Cracker Barrel Potato Soup Recipe

Cracker Barrel Potato Soup Recipe

Make this creamy Cracker Barrel Potato Soup Recipe at home with simple ingredients, cheddar cheese, potatoes, and crispy bacon in under 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Potato masher
  • Ladle
  • Small mixing bowl

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Onion
  1. Melt butter in a large pot and cook onions until soft and lightly golden for extra flavor.
    Cooking Bacon for Cracker Barrel Potato Soup
Step 2: Add Garlic
  1. Stir in minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant without letting it burn.
    Sautéing Onions for Potato Soup
Step 3: Cook Potatoes
  1. Add potatoes and chicken broth, then simmer until potatoes become soft and fork-tender.
    Adding Potatoes to the Soup
Step 4: Mash Slightly
  1. Mash some potatoes gently to create a thick and creamy soup texture naturally.
    Simmering Creamy Potato Soup
Step 5: Add Dairy
  1. Pour in milk, cream, sour cream, and shredded cheese while stirring slowly over low heat.
    Adding Cheese and Bacon Toppings
Step 6: Thicken Soup
  1. Mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the soup until creamy and slightly thicker.
    Thick and Creamy Potato Soup
Step 7: Add Toppings
  1. Top with bacon, green onions, and extra cheddar cheese before serving warm.
    Finished Cracker Barrel Potato Soup

Notes

For the creamiest texture, simmer the soup slowly and always use freshly shredded cheddar cheese.