If you’re a fan of Canada’s most iconic comfort food, you’re going to love this Canadian Poutine Potato Soup. Created exclusively by Canadian Cooking Adventures, this hearty soup transforms all the flavors of traditional poutine into a rich, creamy, family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

This recipe is part of our Great Canadian Series

Loaded with tender potatoes, savory gravy, vegetables, and topped with squeaky cheese curds, this comforting soup delivers everything Canadians love about poutine in a warm bowl of soup. Best of all, it can feed a family of four for under $15, making it a delicious and budget-friendly addition to your meal plan.

This recipe was developed in our kitchen as an original Canadian Cooking Adventures creation. If you share this recipe online or adapt it for your own audience, please credit Canadian Cooking Adventures and link back to the original recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Feed a family of four for under $15
• Inspired by Canada’s favorite comfort food
• A Canadian Cooking Adventures original recipe
• Budget-friendly and filling
• Perfect for chilly evenings
• One-pot meal
• Kid-approved
• Ready in under an hour

How to Make Canadian Poutine Potato Soup

Step 1

In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 2

Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 3

Add the potatoes, vegetable broth, gravy mix, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.

Step 5

Using a potato masher, lightly mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot. Leave plenty of chunks for texture.

Step 6

Stir in the milk and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 7

If you’d like a thicker soup, whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the soup.

Step 8

Ladle into bowls and top generously with cheese curds, crispy potato cubes, green onions, and parsley.

Step 9

Serve immediately while the cheese curds are still slightly squeaky.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezing

Freeze the soup base only. Add fresh cheese curds and toppings when serving.

Tips For Success

• Use fresh cheese curds whenever possible.
• Yukon Gold potatoes also work beautifully.
• Add mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
• For a richer soup, substitute half the milk with cream.
• Bake extra potato cubes for a crunchy topping.

What Makes This Soup Canadian?

Poutine is one of Canada’s most recognizable dishes, traditionally made with fries, cheese curds, and gravy. This soup takes those beloved flavors and transforms them into an affordable family meal while staying true to its Canadian roots.

A Note From Canadian Cooking Adventures

At Canadian Cooking Adventures, we love putting creative spins on classic Canadian dishes. This Canadian Poutine Potato Soup was developed as part of our Feed a Family of Four for Under $15 recipe series, helping Canadian families enjoy comforting homemade meals without overspending on groceries.

We kindly ask that if you feature this recipe in a roundup, blog post, social media post, or website, that you credit Canadian Cooking Adventures and link back to the original recipe.

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Final Thoughts

Creamy, comforting, and packed with Canadian flavor, this Canadian Poutine Potato Soup is a fun and affordable twist on a beloved classic. With tender potatoes, rich gravy, and melty cheese curds in every bite, it’s a recipe your family will be asking for again and again.