Chili's Potato Soup Recipe - Copycat
Chili's Potato Soup Recipe - Copycat is creamy, hearty and full of flavor. This soup tastes just like the restaurant version. Many people love Chili's Potato Soup Recipe - Copycat for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 large potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half-and-half or milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Optional garnish: extra cheese bacon, green onions
Instructions
Cook the Potatoes
- Place diced potatoes in a large soup pot. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Sauté Onion and Garlic
- In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Make the Roux
- Sprinkle flour over the cooked onions and garlic. Stir well and cook for one minute. This will thicken the soup later.
Combine Potatoes and Roux
- Add sautéed onion mixture to the potato soup. Stir to combine evenly. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Add Milk or Half-and-Half
- Slowly pour in milk or half-and-half. Stir constantly to avoid lumps. Heat until soup is creamy and smooth, but do not boil.
Season the Soup
- Add salt, black pepper and paprika. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. The soup should be flavorful but balanced.
Blend (Optional)
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup. Leave some potato chunks for texture and bite.
Add Cheese
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Keep the soup warm on low heat until ready to serve.
Serve and Garnish
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with crumbled bacon, extra cheese and chopped green onions. Serve warm for the best taste.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet for creamy texture.
- Do not boil milk; it can curdle.
- Adjust cheese amount based on preference.
- Keep some potato chunks for texture.
- Use fresh bacon for best flavor.