12 of Our Best Anytime Soup Recipes

This Spicy Loaded Potato Cheese Soup is for those who like a bit of kick in their food. The red chili pepper flakes and the shredded pepper Jack cheese add just the right amount of heat to this potato cheese soup.

However, the spice isn't overpowering, which makes this one of the best potato soup recipes you'll make. The flour and half and half help thicken this recipe to a perfect consistency. The "loaded" part of this easy soup comes from the bacon, hash browns, shallots, and the other tasty ingredients. This potato cheese soup is a definite crowdpleaser that you will find yourself wanting to make again and again. Ingredients 8 strips bacon, browned and crumbled 2 ribs of celery, chopped 1 large shallot, chopped salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes 2 teaspoons flour 2 cups chicken broth, divided 2 cups half and half 1 bag frozen Southern-style hash browns 8 ounces shredded pepper Jack cheese 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon chives sour cream and cheese, for serving Instructions 1. In a small bowl, whisk the flour with 1/4 cup broth. Set aside.