Chili's Potato Soup is an easy-to-make and delicious recipe that uses potatoes, onions, and of course, chili! Chili's Potato Soup is made from the mildly spiced potato in the soup base and then topped with a bit of cheese and some bread crumbs for crunch.
Add the diced onions to melted butter and cook for a few minutes until translucent, but not browned.
Cook for a minute, stirring gently, after scattering the flour over the onions. Add the stock and simmer until the onions are tender.
Combine cornstarch and COLD water in a small bowl.
Over medium-high heat, add instant mashed potato flakes, dissolved cornstarch water, and seasonings to the saucepan, whisking gently until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
Frequently whisk the mixture as it comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
Using a large spoon, scoop out the contents of the baked potatoes by cutting the potatoes in half lengthwise and making a few slits in them.
Add the potato pieces to the soup base along with 1/3 cup crumbled cheddar cheese and half-and-half. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Garnish & Serve
Before serving, top with about a tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and chopped green onions.