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I use instant potato flakes to thicken my potato soup. What else would you use!
By Janette from Parkersburg, WV
When my soups aren't thick enough, I just melt tbsp of butter in a pan and whisk in 2 tbsp of flour. Be sure to blend thoroughly and add to soup mixture.
Right, or cornstarch, butter, etc. All this was before instant potatoes, when I learned to cook!
I just mash some of the potatoes. It works for me. Hope it works for you.
Potato flakes can be used to thicken all kinds of soups. You can even use them in place of cornstarch or flour when making gravy.
When making potato soup, add 1 can of cream of chicken soup and one can of cream of onion soup. Thicken the soup with instant mashed potato flakes. Add a little of the flakes at a time until you get the consistency you like. I also like to add about 1/4 cup of chicken soup base. You won't believe how good this is.
By Janette from Parkersburg, WV
