Panera’s Cream Cheese Potato Soup

Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into chunks
  • Ham or bacon (optional)

Method

  1. Combine broth, potatoes, onion, and spices.
  2. Boil on medium heat until potatoes are tender, smashing a few of the potatoes to release their starch for thickening.
  3. Reduce to low heat.
  4. Add cream cheese.
  5. Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese melts.
  6. Add ham or bacon