Panera’s Creamy Potato Soup

I know I posted a previous recipe for creamy soup but seriously they are so good that they deserve to be posted here. Today's another creamy soup with some vegetables within. 

Doesn't it look so creamy and yummy?! ;)

Here's how you can make this lovely bowl of creamy soup ...

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 6 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 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, room temperature
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional, but makes it really good)

Combine broth, potatoes and spices. Boil on medium heat until potatoes are tender. Smash a few of the potatoes to release their starch for thickening. If you like it smooth smash more, if you like it chunky just smash a little of it. You can decide the texture of it. Reduce to low heat. Add cream cheese. Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese melts. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle a little bacon over each bowl of soup.

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