creamy potato soup

Recipe by
Kathy Sandoz
Jasper, TX

This has been a favorite of mine since I was a child. Especially good on cold, rainy days!

method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy potato soup

  • 1 sm
    onion, diced
  • 3 stalk
    celery, diced
  • 3 dash
    carrots, diced
  • 3-4 lb
    red potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 4 c
    chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 c
    water, or enough to cover vegetables
  • 1-1 1/2 c
    corn starch
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make creamy potato soup

  • 1
    Add all veggies and salt & pepper to large pot. Adjust salt to your liking. Remember that chicken broth has salt.
  • 2
    Add chicken broth and enough water to just cover the veggies.
  • 3
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer about 15 or so minutes until everything is tender.
  • 4
    Mix milk and cornstarch and add to simmering vegetables while stirring. Add milk as necessary after it thickens.
  • 5
    Once it is the consistency you like, remove from heat and add butter. Cover and let sit until butter melts.
  • 6
    *NOTE: any kind of potato will work. I had red ones from the garden so that's what I used. You can add more or less butter, depending on your preference. I always add a lot of black pepper. You can also add 1/4 tsp. of paprika for color. This is especially nice if you aren't using red potatoes.
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