Potato Soup

Recipe: Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cubed potatoes
• 1 can chicken broth (10oz.)
• 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. parsley
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. dill seed
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup flour

Directions:

In 3 qt. saucepan, combine first 9 ingredients. Cover and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Add 3 1/2 cups milk and butter; heat through. Blend 1/2 cup milk into flour, stir into soup. Cook and stir until slightly thickened.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Recipe: Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1/2 tsp. onion, diced
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 box instant potatoes (reg. size)
• salt and pepper ( to taste)
• 1 can corn
• ham, cubed (to taste)

Directions

In a large pot, place the cubed potatoes, onion, butter, salt and pepper together. Boil until the potatoes are tender. Mash the potatoes, in the pot, until they are chunky; do not drain the water. Add the milk and stir. Add the instant potatoes, a little at a time, while stirring. (This will thicken the soup to the consistency you want.) If the soup becomes too thick, add a little more milk, if too thin, add more instant potatoes. Add the corn and ham. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Recipe: Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 6 large potatoes
• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• chopped onion
• chopped celery
• 1/2 cup flour
• salt
• pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried mustard
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

Boil about 6 large potatoes.

In a skillet place about 2 Tbsp. of margarine or butter with some chopped onion and chopped celery and saute until tender. Then you add about 1/2 cup of flour to this and stir, salt and Pepper to taste. Immediately add 1 cup milk and 1 cup chicken broth. Continue to stir this on heat until bubbly. Add this mixture to the potatoes and continue to heat on low to medium heat. Last, add 1 tsp of dried mustard and 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce and continue to cook until bubbly. Serve this up with grilled cheese sandwiches or buttered toast and enjoy!

By Melissa

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RE: Potato Soup Recipes

Here's one that my family grew up on and comes home asking for more:

Peel 10-12 medium -to- large sized potatoes and cut into large chunks. Place potatoes in at least 2-3 quarts water and boil. Make sure the potatoes are covered with water and has at least 2-3 inches of water over the top of the potatoes. This depends on how much soup you will need. Add to boiling potatoes, about 2 Tbsp. (real) butter, 1 Tbsp. onion powder, 1 1/2 Tbsp. celery salt, 1 tsp. salt and pepper to taste. When tender enough to stick a fork through, remove half of the potatoes from water and place in large bowl. Leave other potatoes in pan and turn heat to low. Mix potatoes in bowl with about 1 tsp. butter, 1/4 cup corn meal and salt and pepper to taste. Mix till creamy, but not thin. Return to pan with other potatoes and water. Return to a simmering boil. Add 1 cup (2% or whole) milk and return to a boil. Stir often. Continue to simmer, will thicken as it cooks so watch carefully.

I always add fresh parsley (chopped) and chives (after adding milk), before serving, I add bacon bits and place shredded cheddar cheese...sharp....on the table for those who like cheese. Some in my family have not acquired the taste for cheese. I add different spices at times, depending on which part of the family comes home. Also, my husband loves for me to add sliced flour tortilla shells. Once added to the boiling soup after adding milk, they turn into dumplings while cooking. I also use these in my chicken-n-dumplings instead of making my own dumplings, for a quicker version. Really good. Hope you enjoy. (05/03/2005)

By darlin daisy

BAKED POTATO SOUP

This is my favorite soup for those soon to come crisp, autumn days. I usually double the recipe when I make it, it takes a good part of an hour to make. Make sure you use baked potatoes, as the taste is not the same if you do not.

• 2 Large Baked Potatoes with Skins
• 2 Chopped Green Onions Tops Included or
• 1/2 Tbsp. Onion Powder
• 1 Tbsp. Butter
• 4 Slices Cooked and Chopped Bacon
• 1/4 Tbsp. Minced or Powdered Garlic
• 1/2 Tbsp. Parsley Flakes
• Celery seed to taste

WHITE SAUCE

• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Flour
• 2 1/2 Cups Milk
• 1 Tsp. Salt
• 1/4 Tsp. Pepper

Bake potatoes. Dice two and mash the remaining two, leaving skins on diced potatoes. While waiting for potatoes to bake:

In one pan in the tablespoon of butter, saute the bacon, onion, garlic, and seasonings; a nonstick frying pan works best for this step.

To make the white sauce; in a 2 quart saucepan over low heat stir the two tablespoons of butter and flour until bubbling brown. Remove from heat and gradually add milk, stirring until smooth after each addition. (A wire whisk used slowly works best for this.) Return to medium heat stirring constantly and bring to boil.

To the white sauce mixture add potatoes, celery, and bacon mix. Cover and simmer 5 - 7 minutes. Stir and serve, topping with grated cheddar cheese if desired. (05/05/2005)

By gardencraft

RE: Potato Soup Recipes

I've had great luck with the potato cheese soup recipe in "Desperation Dinners" by Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross. (Check your library and remember to ask about inter-library loans.) (05/05/2005)

By Debbie

ALMOST MARIE CALLENDAR'S POTATO CHEESE SOUP

• 8 cups Potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups Chopped onion
• 4 cups Chopped celery
• 2 tsp. Salt
• 4 cups Water
• 4 cups Half-and-half
• 6 Tbps. Butter or margarine
• 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar heese

Place potatoes, onions, celery, and salt in the 4 cups of water in a large pot. Simmer about 15 minutes until vegetables are tender. Put in blender and puree until chunky. Return soup to pot and add half-and-half, butter, and cheese. Simmer until hot. Do NOT Boil.

Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 2/3 C. butter or margarine
• 2/3 C. flour
• 6 C. milk
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. white pepper
• 4 green onions -- chopped and divided
• 12 slices bacon -- cooked and crumbled
• 1 1/4 C. cheddar cheese -- shredded and divided
• 8 oz. sour cream

Preparation:

Wash, dry and prick potatoes with fork. Bake in 400 degree oven for 1 hour or until done. Let cool. Cut into half lengthwise and scoop out pulp; set aside. Use skins for something else, such as stuffed potato skins. Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 Tbsp. green onion, half the bacon and 1 cup cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream. Add extra milk if necessary for desired consistency. Serve with remaining green onions, bacon and cheese

Potato Soup

• 3 tbsp. butter or magarine
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 stalk celery chopped
• 3 cups water
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 cups of milk

Melt butter in a large pot and add onion and celery. Cook for 10 minutes over med. heat, stir. Stir in one cup of water, cover and simmer about 10 minutes more. Add potatoes and 2 more cups of water, cover and cook 10 minutes . Stir in milk, cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper; sprinkle paprika on top...add a sprig of parsley.

Potato Soup 2 medium potatoes, pared and diced 2 slices onion 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup hot milk dash of pepper 1 stalk celery, finely sliced 1/3 cup water Combine the potatoes, onion and salt in a medium saucepan. Add boiling water (this can be done in the microwave). Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender. Do not drain. Mash potatoes with a fork. Add milk, pepper and celery. More milk may be added if the soup is too thick.

Potato Soup

Servings: 4

• 2 ea Potatoes; medium
• 1 ea Onion; medium size
• 4 ea Celery & leaves; stalks
• 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
• 1 x Boiling water
• 1 ea Bay leaf; small
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 2 Tbsp Butter
• 2 cups Milk;up to 3 cups maybe used
• 1 x Parsley; chopped

Peel and thinly slice potatoes, onion and celery. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes in hot vegetable oil. In a large pot, add all of the vegetables and cover with with just enough boiling water to cover. Place bay leaf and salt in pot and boil vegetables until tender. Drain vegetables and reserve liquid. Mash vegetables into vegetable stock; add butter. Thin soup with milk as desired; heat until warm. (DO NOT boil). Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Potato Soup

• 4 to 5 potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 6 cups water
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 to 4 slices of bacon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 piece of celery (opt.)
• 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup milk

Place potatoes in water. Add onions, bacon and celery. Cook until tender. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove celery, add Worcestershire sauce and milk. Heat but do not boil. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Potato Soup

• 1 pound bacon, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups chicken stock, or
• enough to cover potatoes
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup allpurpose flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper to taste

In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until done. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside. Drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.

In the bacon grease remaining in the pan, saute the celery and onion until onion begins to turn clear. Add the garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cubed potatoes, and toss to coat. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Return the bacon to the pan, and add enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes. Cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.

In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour. Cook stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream, tarragon and cilantro. Bring the cream mixture to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir the cream mixture into the potato mixture. Puree about 1/2 the soup, and return to the pan. Adjust seasonings to taste.

POTATO SOUP WITH HAM

• 6 medium potatoes, chopped
• 1 medium onion
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup diced ham
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tsp. parsley flakes

Dice potatoes and onions; boil in water until done. Drain off water and save. Add butter to potatoes and onions until butter melts. Add flour, ham and parsley; stir lightly. Pour in 4 cups of potato water and then milk. Turn heat up to medium and stir until soup thickens, about 5 minutes. Add salt to taste. (05/13/2005)

By lovmylilangel

Creamy Potato Soup

If you like a thick, hearty soup, this is a great recipe! It's quick and easy too!

• 6 slices bacon
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 6 cups potatoes, cubed
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 (10 1/4 oz) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 2 soup cans of milk
• 2 Tbsp. parsley

In large saucepan, fry bacon until crisp. Set bacon aside. Pour off all but 3 Tbsp. fat. Add onion and brown. Add potatoes and water. Cook covered 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Watch carefully so all water doesn't evaporate; add more water if necessary. Stir in salt, soup and milk. Heat but DO NOT boil. Add more milk or water if you want a thinner soup. Garnish with crumbled bacon and parsley. Serves 6. (05/19/2005)

By Meari

RE: Potato Soup Recipes

I love this sweet potato and butternut squash soup recipe. Winter won't seem to let go so I'm going to keep making this as long as I can! http://feastonthecheap.wordpress.com/2009/03/03/the-highs-butternut-squash-and-sweet-potato-soup/ (03/06/2009)

By mollyring

Recipe: Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 cups diced potato
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp parsley flakes
• 2 cups milk

Directions:

Melt butter. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Cook until onion is clear. Add potato, chicken stock, salt, pepper and parsley. Boil. Simmer until vegetables are cooked, stirring occasionally. Add milk and heat without boiling. Makes 5 cups.

Can sprinkle grated cheese on top.

From http://www.CanadianCountryGifts.com

Recipe: Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. celery salt
• 1 cup boiled potatoes, mashed
• 2 cups milk

Directions:

Saute' chopped onion in butter. Add salt, pepper, celery salt, and potatoes. Stir in 2 cups hot milk; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This recipe makes 6 servings.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Recipe: Easy Potato Soup

My husband wanted potato soup one night for dinner and I thought I had enough potatoes because I always make things from scratch, discovering that I didn't and we live 30 miles from the nearest store and I couldn't justify going to town for a bag of potatoes. Anyway, I searched the cupboards and found I had some instant potatoes.

So, I cooked the potatoes (4), mashed them till they were in little chunks, added some milk and water and then slowly added the instant potatoes and then seasonings. My husband loved these. They had the chunks of potatoes he likes and the creamy potatoes too. Plus it was much easier to make and didn't take long. Yum!

By RoseMary B.

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RE: Easy Potato Soup

Instant potatoes can be added to many cream type soups for added body and flavor. When I make potato soup, I mash the cooked potatoes slighty with a masher right in the pan to make smaller pieces. I have been adding peas to the potato soup in an effort to serve more veggies. Cheese can be added as well. Also, I sometimes use non-dairy creamer for a richer taste, or, evaporated milk. (04/08/2005)

By Pat

RE: Easy Potato Soup

Easy and Lowfat -

• 1 pkg frozen hashbrown potatoes
• 3 cans chicken broth
• 1 envelope McCormicks Country Gravy mix

Spray pan with non stick cooking spray and heat potatoes on medium until thawed, add chicken broth and country gravy mix. I also add chopped carrots and celery sometimes. (12/12/2005)

By Mia

Recipe: Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 3-4 large potatoes
• 1 medium size onion
• 2 Tbsp. sour cream
• 1 qt. water
• parsley
• salt
• 1 Tbsp. paprika
• 1 Tbsp. butter

Directions

Melt about 1 Tbsp. of butter in a saucepan. When hot, add the chopped onion, paprika and potatoes, diced small. Simmer gently without browning until the onions are of a light golden color, then sprinkle with a little chopped parsley. Add the hot water and season with salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1/2 hour or until the potatoes are soft cooked. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sour cream when the saucepan has been removed from the heat.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Request: Potato Soup

Does anyone know of a tried and true potato soup recipe that is delicious?

By CNBS from OH

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Just found this one recently and have made it several times this winter. Everyone loves it. Fabulous Potato Soup

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
• 2 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/5 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. dried crushed rosemary
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk (I use 2% milk)

Place potatoes and water in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender (about 7-10 minutes). Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute chopped onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt, thyme, rosemary and pepper. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil, cook stirring for 2 minutes. Add potatoes with hot water. Heat through and serve hot.

Since the potatoes do not have too much flavor, I started adding a teaspoon of beef or vegetable bouillon to the water used to cook the potatoes. It adds a nice flavor (02/01/2010)

By RealtorRose

RE: Potato Soup Recipe

I ran across this on the net a year or so ago when I had a bunch of potatoes to use. It is fabulous! My husband could eat this once a week (and I've got my potatoes baked today for use tomorrow!).

A baked potato soup with butter, green onions, bacon, cheddar cheese sour cream, and seasonings.
Actual ingredients 2gether cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup flour
• 7 cups milk
• 4 large baking potatoes, baked, cooled, peeled and cubed, about 4 cups (I do mine the day b4)
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 10 to 12 strips bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled
• 1 1/4 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream (I don't add this)
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation:

In a large Dutch oven or stockpot over low heat, melt butter. Stir in flour; stir until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened. Add potatoes and onions. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until soup begins to bubble. Reduce heat; simmer gently for 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; stir until cheese is melted. Serve baked potato soup immediately. This baked potato soup recipe serves 6 to 8. (02/02/2010)

By tahloolabelle

RE: Potato Soup Recipe

The first one is a girlfriends recipe and the second one is mine ;-)

Savory Bacon Chowder

• 8 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch slices
• 6 medium (2 cups) new red potatoes, cubed 1/2-inch
• 2 medium (1 cup) onions, chopped
• 1 cup Sour Cream
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 (8-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Cook bacon in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes; add potatoes and onions. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender (10 to 15 minutes). Add all remaining ingredients. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through (5 to 10 minutes).

Yield: 6 (1-cup) servings

Ham and Potato Soup

• 3 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup celery, diced or chopped
• 1/3 cup onion, chopped finely
• 1 cup cooked ham, diced
• 3 1/4 cups water
• 2 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 5 Tbsp. butter
• 5 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk

Combine potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender. Stir chicken bouillon, salt and pepper. Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, about 4 minutes. Stir this mixture into the stockpot and cook soup until heated through. (02/02/2010)

By Deeli

RE: Potato Soup Recipe

Good ole Appalachian Potato Soup

I cook my potatoes for soup in chicken broth. I use one or two 16 oz cans for up to 5 lbs of potatoes, peeled and chopped. Add 1 lb of onions chopped, one cup of finely diced celery and a pinch of nutmeg.

Cover the rest with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender and water thickens.

I use a potato masher and mash some of the potatoes and then add one or more cans of evaporated milk, little salt if needed until the right consistency is achieved. If you get it too thin, you can always add a few instant potato flakes to thicken it up. Serve in a soup bowl to which you add a spoonful of butter.

I really love this soup and serve it with cheesy corn muffins, just adding a cup of grated cheese to the corn muffin mix. (02/02/2010)

By NancySparks

RE: Potato Soup Recipe

The easiest and least expensive version you will try:

In a stock pot, melt 1/2 stick of butter and 1/4 cup vegetable oil and add one chopped onion. Saute until soft but not brown. Add in one large bag of Southern style frozen hash browns (you can use shredded if the other style is not available). Stir and allow to cook until the potatoes are thawed but don't let the onion burn.

Add 8 cups of chicken broth (homemade is best but canned, cartons or bouillon will do.) Let simmer until the potatoes are cooked stirring periodically.

Put in an immersion blender and blend until most but not all of the potatoes are smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste and bring to the correct consistency with some milk, evaporated milk, cream or half-and-half. Serve with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon. Ready in less than 30 minutes. (02/02/2010)

By rbrady

RE: Potato Soup Recipe

We absolutely love this recipe.

My Potato Soup
Yields: 5 servings

"This is a thick, hearty soup. Kids love this because of the cheesy flavor."

Ingredients:

• 3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups cubed Velveeta cheese

Directions:

In a large stock pot add potatoes, onion with enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until vegetables become tender.

Pour off most of the water.

Mix 1 1/2 cups milk and flour together. When mixed thoroughly add to vegetables to 1 1/2 inch above vegetables. (May need more milk.)

Add cut up Velveeta cheese. If more cheese is wanted, may add more to your taste.

Simmer until cheese melts. (02/02/2010)

By vjdf

RE: Potato Soup Recipe

I have given this recipe to many people and they absolutely love it. The best part is it's so simple.

• 3 cups diced potatoes
• 2 stalks celery, minced
• 1 carrot, minced
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp chicken bouillon (powder or liquid)
• 3 cups milk
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp margarine or butter

Combine potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, seasonings, water and bouillon in a 2 qt. saucepan. Bring to boil and simmer covered for 13 to 16 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Combine 1/4 cup milk and flour, blend till smooth. Set aside. Add remaining milk and butter to potatoes then stir in flour mixture till smooth. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture boils. Ham or bacon can be added for added flavour. Enjoy!

Preparation time approx. 20 min
Serves 6 (02/03/2010)

By wedge

RE: Potato Soup Recipe

Wow, thanks for all of the delicious sounding potato soup recipes so far. I am going to print them out and I will have a "Potato Soup" cookbook! lol I can't wait to try each one. It may be a while before I can get back and post details about each one but I will try. Thanks again for taking the time to post your favorites! (02/03/2010)

By 79chrisab

RE: Potato Soup Recipe

We love this potato soup recipe. It's quick and easy to make.

Cheddar Potato Soup

• 1/3 cup chopped onion (optional)
• 1/3 cup chopped celery (optional)
• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 4 cups diced peeled potatoes (I use red potatoes)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add potatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Take potatoes out and mash them. Return to the pan. Stir in the cheese, milk, and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings. (02/06/2010)

By Hate Litter

Request: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

Does anyone have an easy potato soup recipe?

Nicholas from Salinas, CA

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RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

I'm a mom of six kids, half in college and half home in Jr high and High school. They request my potato soup on cold days.

In a large soup pot, melt 1/2 stick of butter or 2 tsp. Olive oil. Meanwhile, chop into 1/2 inch dice a large onion and 3-4 stalks of celery. Cook over med heat until the celery and onions are translucent. Meanwhile, peel and dice 4-6 potatoes (depending on the size of your crowd). I like to keep some of the skin on for flavor and the 'rustic' look of the soup. In the pot, bring to boil 2-3 cups water,, add chicken buillon according to the amount of water. Add potatoes, cook till done. Add 2-3 cups milk, I like to use at least 2 cups of milk made from dry milk, then finish with the fresh. Add to soup, season to taste. Bring to steaming, almost to boil. Enjoy! (The amounts in this recipe are all approximate, that's how I cook, adding what i have or feel like. Adjust the amounts to your needs. :O) a great flavor in this soup is to add a nice tablespoon of mustard to the pot with the milk, whisk in, your choice! I've also added parsley. We also like to put shredded or diced cheese on top of the soup. (02/29/2008)

By KLJohn

RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

My family has made this potato soup for years. Peel 10 potatoes and dice, put them in a large pot with 10 cups of water or more. Dice one onion and some celery to taste then put that in the pot too. Boil until everything is done. Add 2 cups of milk. In a cup, 3t. corn starch and 4t water, mix, add to the pot and stir, this thickens it. Turn off heat and add salt and pepper to taste. When you serve have a bowl of shredded colby cheese. This is easy and fast and tastes wonderful. (02/29/2008)

By speeler

RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

This soup is so good you can eat it like fondue, so be sure to have some good bread with it. Martha Stewart recently did a similar one, without the secret ingredient. Chop a large onion, several carrots, and 6-10 potatoes. Saute these in olive oil. You can also add cauliflower and any squash you have. Then add water or chicken broth to cover and cook till soft.

If you want to add some chicken that's good too. When done, remove chicken and debone. Then add...the secret ingredient. 8 oz brick of reduced-fat cream cheese. Puree the soup with immersion blender (or regular blender).

Put the cut-up chicken back in, if you have it. Don't puree the chicken. This is the only dish I love to eat even three days in a row. I've never had anyone not absolutely love it. (02/29/2008)

By Jeneene

RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

I learned this recipe from a resident of an assisted living facility and I tweaked it a bit. This is always a big hit with my family. Peel and dice about 8 potatoes and add about a half cup of chopped onions. Just barely cover with water and cook until the potatoes are tender but still a little firm. Add one can of cream of mushroom soup and one can of evaporated skim milk and stir well. Turn the heat down to a simmer and heat through. Then I add about a cup of cheese. You can use any cheese you like but it's especially good with hot pepper jack cheese. I toss in about a cup of diced precooked ham (usually from leftovers) and add some black pepper and chives and simmer for about 5 more minutes. I rarely have any left for a second day but if I do, it's even better than on the first day. (03/01/2008)

By binkylou

Baked Potato Soup

This is super easy and delicious!

• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 can 14.5 oz chicken broth
• 1 can 12 oz. evaporated milk
• 2 large or 3 medium potatoes, baked or microwaved

Melt butter in lg saucepan. Add onion; stir occasionally til tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in broth and evaporated milk. Scoop potato pulp from 1 potato (reserve skin); mash. Add pulp to broth mixture. Dice remaining potato and skin; add to soup. Heat through. Tastes cheesy, even though there is no cheese in it. My family loves it. (03/03/2008)

By kflocey

RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

I made some potato soup this past week. I cut about 4 potatoes into diced pieces. Put in pan with water and bring to a boil and cook till soft...but; not mushy. In another pan I saute chopped celery, and onion in a small amount of butter. Stir constantly. Then I added some flour and mixed together. To this add some milk to make like a gravy, but it is the base of the soup.

Once the potatoes are done. Drain and add to the base mix. I sometimes add some of the water off the potatoes because it is full of vitamins., and it thickens the soup. I then add some cheese sauce to it. Making it like cheesy potato soup. When served in bowls I add some real bacon bits and sprinkle with shredded cheese of my choice. This is really good. Hope you enjoy. (03/03/2008)

By Debbie

RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

Buy plain frozen hash browns. Put them into a pan. Add water to cover lus about an inch or so. You might need to add a little more once it fully begins to cook. Add a whole onion- or cut it up if you'd prefer. Cook several hours, add a large dollop of butter. I like to mix mine with milk or half and half when I serve it. Best tasting, easiest soup to prepare. (03/03/2008)

By Patti

RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

My recipe is similar except I mix a can of condensed milk with enough water to cover the boiling potatoes, celery and onions. I also add Velveta cheese at the end. I add slices to very hot soup and stir.

If your soup is not thick enough, use the flakes or buds for fake mashed potatoes, a little at a time to thicken. (03/03/2008)

By nancycorinne

RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

My mom's recipe was very uncomplicated. Dice a medium onion and chop up as many celery leaves and ends as you have. I save them up in a baggie. Use the leaves and ends so the stalks can be used for veggie trays or eat with peanut butter! Add one large or two small bay leaves and simmer just covered with water until the celery is tender. Add about a third of a cup of milk or cream, remove bay leaves and serve. I like to add salt, pepper and a pat of butter to my mug of soup at serving time. If you cook it with pepper in it the pepper concentrates. Be careful there. I swear by bay leaves in my potato soup though. (03/03/2008)

By Leigh Ann

RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

Leigh Ann, I don't see any potatoes in your potato soup? I think any potato soup is potatoes (leftover mashed will do), onions, and milk. That the basic. Then add any extras that you prefer (cheese, celery,etc). (03/03/2008)

By Pam2cats

RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

I use non-drairy creamer. I mix it with hot water, put in a few potatoes that I have boiled, some cubed ham, and use instant mashed potatoes to thicken the soup. You need to stir the left overs before you reheat it as it does seperate. (03/03/2008)

By BeccaL

RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

My recipe is similar to binkylou's with one exception. I boil my potatoes in chicken broth instead of water, and I change the cream of soup to whatever my taste is at the time, ie...chicken, celery, mushroom (all very good). My family loves it, thick and creamy. (03/04/2008)

By jmz2005

RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

look at cooks.com they have wonderful recipies to look at... (03/04/2008)

By ang

RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

All of the above are great and you might want to add my favorite "secret" ingredient: a good handful of dry noodles to the pot after you've cooked the potatoes. Adds a little heft to the soup.--Jeanne from Colorado (03/04/2008)

By jeanne01

RE: Looking for an Easy Potato Soup Recipe

I made a very easy potato soup last night for dinner. I started with two leeks, halved and chopped (I like to soak the leeks for a minute to get the grit off after I chop them). I sauteed them with about 1 Tbsp. of olive oil until soft. Then I added in about a quart of chicken broth, 4 cubed potatoes and some leftover instant mashed potatoes. I just seasoned with salt and pepper but other spices would have been good too. I brought it to a boil and then let it simmer for about 30 minutes.

The potatoes were still in one piece but would about melt in your mouth and the instant potatoes made a nice creamy sauce. I had made the chicken stock earlier in the week from a roast chicken so it was a very frugal meal too. We had it for dinner with a salad and it made enough for leftovers too. (03/04/2008)

By jess