Microwave Wisconsin Cheesy Potato Soup

Warm up your kitchen with the irresistible flavors of Microwave Wisconsin Cheesy Potato Soup—a quick and comforting dish that's perfect for busy weekdays. This 30-minute recipe combines hearty russet potatoes, rich heavy cream, and velvety shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese for the ultimate creamy soup experience, all conveniently made in the microwave. Featuring sautéed onion and garlic for an aromatic base and finished with crispy bacon bits and fresh green onion garnish, this easy potato soup delivers bold, cheesy goodness in every bite. Perfect for fans of comfort food, it's an effortless one-bowl recipe that captures the essence of Midwest-inspired cuisine while saving you time.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 large Russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 small Yellow onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cups Shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 0.25 cup Cooked bacon bits (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the russet potatoes into small cubes (approximately 1/2-inch). Place them in a large microwave-safe bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Add the butter, chopped onion, and garlic to the bowl with the potatoes. Cover the bowl loosely with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a vented lid.

Step 4

Microwave the bowl on high for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are soft and the onions are translucent.

Step 5

Add the chicken or vegetable broth to the bowl and microwave on high for another 5 minutes, until the broth is hot.

Step 6

Carefully remove the bowl using oven mitts. Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth. (If you don't have an immersion blender, transfer the mixture to a countertop blender in batches and blend until smooth, then return it to the bowl.)

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream, shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated.

Step 8

Microwave the soup for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring halfway through, to heat it thoroughly.

Step 9

Finely chop the green onions. Garnish the soup with green onions and optional cooked bacon bits.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy this creamy, cheesy comfort soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2284.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3147.0

Total Fat 203.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 584.1mg	0%
Sodium 7751.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 15.7g
Protein 109.6g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 1823.4mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 5803.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.1%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 28.0%