Recipe For Potato Soup Made With Cream Cheese. Smash a few of the potatoes to release their starch for thickening. Boil on medium heat until potatoes are tender.
Stir in the shredded cheese sour cream chives and the crispy bacon. Ensure the mixture doesn t boil as the milk can burn. Whisk any leftover bits if needed.
Add the cream cheese in spoonfuls to melt until smooth.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Stir in season salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium low and add the cream cheese. Add chicken broth potatoes and bay leaves and bring to boil.