Delicious Potato Soup Chilli’s Copycat Recipe

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Picture this: A cold, rainy weekend night begs for a cozy bowl of **potato soup**. You’re on the couch, warm bowl in hand, gearing up for a **movie marathon**. This heartwarming dish makes everything feel perfect.

Maybe that’s how to become a couch potato, but you will never regret trying Chilli’s savory Potato Soup.

.This article outlines a copycat recipe for making Chilli’s Potato soup to keep you warm during those cold evenings.

Cook as much potato soup as you need to last you a whole week and even six months.

Cream Of Potato Soup Canned

How to make chillis potato soup

You will only need a few ingredients for this recipe plus an hour and a half to prepare and cook.

First, gather the following ingredients on your cooking table:

Ingredients

Chicken stock

 

Flour

 

White onion(sliced)

 

Basil powder

 

Butter

 

Potatoes

 

Thyme

 

Salt

 

Water

 

Butter

 

●Garnish ( shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, cooked and crumbled bacon)

 

Tips to make your potato soup thick and tasty

Before you start cooking, here are a few tips to keep in mind while following the cooking instructions.

Don’t add too much water or chicken stock; balance according to the amount of soup you are making.

 

Once you add water and chicken stock, let it boil, then add potatoes. Cut your potatoes into small pieces or mash them.

 

Let it cook for about 25 minutes after adding the potatoes; stir and check for thickness as it cooks.

 

Try golden potatoes; they have a buttery taste and a thick consistency

 

●Use cream cheese.

 

Add seasoning, but keep it simple.

 

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 375 degrees

 

2.Peel the potatoes and bake for about an hour or boil for thirty minutes, then keep them aside to cool.

 

3.Melt your butter in a pot or pan.

 

4.Add cornstarch with flour and stir the mixture.

 

5.Add water, chicken stock, pepper, thyme, and salt.

 

6.Lower the heat and let it simmer for ten minutes.

 

7.Slice the potatoes into small pieces or mash and add into your soup.

 

8.Keep stirring as it boils while checking the thickness of your soup.

 

9.Once you are satisfied with the thickness, remove and pour in a bowl.

 

10.Garnish with cheddar and stir until the cheese melts.

 

11.Add onion slices and cooked bacon; your soup is ready to serve.

 

Topping suggestions

Here are a few suggestions for garnishing the soup to make it spicy and delicious.

Crispy cooked bacon

 

Sour cream

 

Chopped broccoli

 

Chilli powder

 

Cheddar cheese

 

Sardine (canned or fresh)

 

Cooked chicken (diced)

 

Carrots ( chopped)

 

Parsley

 

Green onions

 

.Storage tips

You may want to store some of the soup for later; here is how to go about it.

1.When the soup is almost cooked, remove a portion for storage before it fully cooks.

 

2.Let your soup cool to room temperature.

 

3.Pour the soup into an airtight container.

 

4.Cover the container with cling film, then close with a lid.

 

5.Label your container, indicating the contents and date should you forget.

 

6.Keep in the freezer for up to six months.

 

7.Thaw in the fridge overnight; pour in a pot or pan, stir on low heat until it boils, and consume.

 

What to serve with chillis potato soup

Try these ideas on what to serve along with your potato soup.

●Roasted chicken wings

 

Sweet cornbread

 

Chocolate chip cookies

 

Bread (your favorite)

 

●Chicken salad

 

Broccoli

 

Chillis potato soup nutritional value

Potatoes are a rich source of carbohydrates, sodium, and potassium.

Two cups of potato soup contain 572 calories.

The breakdown is as follows;

29g Protein

 

52g carbohydrates

 

1,327mg potassium

 

769 mg sodium

 

27g fat

 

14g saturated,0.5 Trans, 2.4g polyunsaturated, and 9g monounsaturated fat

 

3.2g fiber

 

2.4 sugar

 

What are the health benefits of chillis potato soup?

Potatoes provide essential nutrients for our bodies, such as phosphorus, potassium, and Vitamin C, B5, B6, B1, and B3.

Other minerals include zinc, iron, and magnesium.

Potato soup added with vegetables like fresh carrots and broccoli is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K1, Vitamin B9, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese.

These vitamins and minerals provide excellent benefits to our bodies, as listed below.

Digestion and bowel movement

Chilli’s potato soup is an excellent source of insoluble and soluble fiber.

Potatoes contain good starch and dietary fiber, which helps prevent constipation and reduce cholesterol absorption.

Helps prevent cancer

Potatoes are a source of Vitamin B6; it prevents the formation of cancerous tumors in our bodies.

Eating Chilli’s Potato soup helps stop cancer cells from forming in our bodies.

You can avoid Cervical cancer in women and prostate cancer in men by consuming potato soup.

Lowers cholesterol in the body

A bowl of Chilli’s potato soup contains Potassium, a mineral that prevents the build-up of cholesterol in our blood.

Potassium works by reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the body.

Improves bone health

Minerals such as calcium, phosphorous, zinc, magnesium iron, and calcium found in potato soup are excellent for forming bone structures.

Boosts cell formation

Amino acids and proteins need vitamin B6 to synthesize DNA formation in the body.

Vitamin B6 found in potato soup contains protein enzymes that trigger chemical reactions.

For this reason, our bodies need Vitamin B6 from potato soup to process responses the body requires for cell formation.

Improves skin health

Chilli’s potato soup with vegetables contains collagen in Vitamin C, essential for healthy skin.

The antioxidants from Vitamin C with Collagen help keep your skin moisturized and prevent wrinkling.

A good source of energy

Potato soup contains alpha-lipoic acid, which helps convert glucose to energy keeping you strong and healthy.

Besides that, alpha-lipoic acid controls blood sugar levels in the body.

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Frequently asked questions about chillis potato soup

What can I use to thicken my potato soup?

Combine chicken stock, a little water, cornstarch, and mix; add the mixture into your soup as it cooks on low heat.

Stir the mixture continuously; your soup should thicken immediately.

Cornstarch and flour, which one is a better soup thickener?

Cornstarch is an excellent soup thickener compared to flour.

To substitute cornstarch with flour, you will need to use twice as much flour.

A little water mixed with chicken broth and sizeable amounts of flour should give you a thick consistency.

How long do I boil the potatoes?

Boil whole potatoes for thirty minutes, medium-sized potatoes for twenty minutes, and small chopped for twelve minutes.

Prick your potatoes using a fork or knife to check if they are ready.

Conclusion

The secret to making the best Chilli’s potato soup is chopping your potatoes small, so the soup gets thick and buttery.

Another secret is creamy cheese, enough salt, and black pepper to spice up your soup.

.Add vegetables to your soup to make it healthier, then serve it along with bread or any other side dish you like.

Cook more potato soup than you need and save some for tomorrow.

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Delicious Potato Soup; Chilli’s Copycat Recipe

Delicious Potato Soup; Chilli’s Copycat Recipe

Potato soup is a comforting meal you can enjoy on a rainy, cold weekend evening binge-watching movies at home.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 114 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Chicken stock
  • 1 Flour
  • 1 White onion sliced
  • 1 Basil
  • 1 Butter
  • 1 Potatoes
  • 1 Thyme
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 Water
  • 1 Butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
  • Peel the potatoes and bake for about an hour or boil for thirty minutes, then keep them aside to cool.
  • Melt your butter in a pot or pan.
  • Add cornstarch with flour and stir the mixture.
  • Add water, chicken stock, pepper, thyme, and salt.
  • Lower the heat and let it simmer for ten minutes.
  • 7.Slice the potatoes into small pieces or mash and add into your soup.
  • Keep stirring as it boils while checking the thickness of your soup.
  • Once you are satisfied with the thickness, remove and pour in a bowl.
  • Garnish with cheddar and stir until the cheese melts.
  • Add onion slices and cooked bacon; your soup is ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 16mgPotassium: 534mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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