Microwave Potato Soup

Microwave Potato Soup

quick and easy soup!

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 3m
Cook Time: 7m
Total Time: 10m
Servings: 1
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

126
Calories
6g
Fat
18mg
Cholesterol
438mg
Sodium
11g
Carbohydrates
7g
Protein
Microwave Potato Soup

Recipe Description

This Microwave Potato Soup recipe is the answer to all your prayers. It’s a simple soup that you can make from scratch in under 10 minutes. All you need at your disposal is a microwave and a microwave safe mug!

Start by cooking the potatoes in water in the microwave. Drain the cooking water and add bacon, cheese, onion and cornstarch. The cornstarch will thicken the soup nicely. Pour in stock and milk. Season with salt and pepper and cook in the microwave until the soup thickens. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of bacon and chives. Enjoy!

To make Microwave Potato Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Microwave Potato Soup

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook potatoes

    4 min
    Step 1 - Microwave Potato Soup

    Place 3 tablespoons of potato cubes in a large microwaveable mug with ¾ cup of water. Cook in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, until the potatoes are soft. Check the potatoes half way through and stir to ensure even cooking.

  2. 2

    Drain potatoes

    1 min
    Step 2 - Microwave Potato Soup

    Once the potatoes are cooked, pour away the cooking water.

  3. 3

    Add bacon, cheese and onion

    1 min
    Step 3 - Microwave Potato SoupStep 3 - Microwave Potato Soup

    Stir in 1 tablespoon of cooked bacon, 2 tablespoons of Cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon of chopped onion. Stir through 2 teaspoons of cornstarch.

  4. 4

    Add stock and milk

    1 min
    Step 4 - Microwave Potato Soup

    Pour in ½ a cup of stock and ¼ cup of milk. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Cook

    3 min
    Step 5 - Microwave Potato Soup

    Cook the soup in the microwave for 2½ - 3 minutes. Check occasionally to ensure the soup doesn’t overcook. Remove from the microwave once the soup has thickened.

  6. 6

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 6 - Microwave Potato Soup

    Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top and a sprinkle of bacon and chives.

This Microwave Potato Soup recipe is quick and simple! You will absolutely love it. Try it soon and make sure you tag your mug creations with #CookMeRecipes!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Eddie
December 15, 2024
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Awesome soup recipe!

Olivia
October 18, 2024
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I tried this Microwave Potato Soup last weekend during a busy day. It turned out great and was super easy! Perfect for quick meals with the family.

Maggie
October 17, 2024
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This soup is so easy! I made it for my kids after school, and they loved it. Will make again.

Grace
April 21, 2024
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OMG this potato soup is legit the bomb. Made it in 8 mins, so easy and delish!

Ursula McKenzie
October 10, 2023
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OMG, y'all! This Microwave Potato Soup is legit a game changer! 😍 I made it for a cozy movie night with my hubby, and it was a total hit! Super easy to whip up and soooo delish with that cheesy goodness. I'm def adding this to my regular menu! 🍲💖

Linda
October 9, 2023
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Superb. This Microwave Potato Soup was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. I made it with my kids and they had so much fun adding the toppings. It's quick, tasty, and a hit with the family. Love it.

Alex
October 1, 2023
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This Microwave Potato Soup is so easy! I made it while my kids were playing. They loved it, and I got to enjoy a warm bowl fast!

Diana
July 11, 2023
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Delicious!

Patricia Long
April 10, 2023
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Super tasty and so easy to whip up, love it.

Graham
March 18, 2023
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Superb! My kids and I made this soup together after a long day and it was perfect. We added a little extra cheese and bacon, and it turned into a family favorite. So easy and delicious.

Quinn
January 23, 2023
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Superb easy soup!

Mike
January 5, 2023
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I can't believe how easy this Microwave Potato Soup is! My kids loved it and I whipped it up in no time. One evening after a long day, we made it together, and the smiles on their faces were priceless. The flavors are just exceptional, so creamy and delicious!

Tracey Shroyer
February 11, 2022
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I love potato soup, this is so easy and very tasty. I switched the broth and milk around. 1/cup milk & 1/4 cup brother added an extra tsp of cornstarch. Soooo thick n sooo delicious 😋 thank you!

Karen
August 17, 2021
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I made this Microwave Potato Soup in a pinch for dinner last night. It was super easy and tasted so comforting. My kids loved it too! I added some extra cheese on top because, why not? Definitely a new go-to in our house!

Olivia Green
March 13, 2021
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I made this soup for a cozy movie night. It was super easy and quick to whip up in the microwave. The bacon and cheese added a great flavor, and it felt like a warm hug on a rainy evening. This recipe is now my go-to for comfort food.

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