simple potato soup with variations
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Growing up an army brat in the sixties, and in Germany, I looked forward to Mom's potato soup for lunch. (In those days we had to walk home in the snow, uphill both ways, for lunch.)
(2 ratings)
yield
6 to 8
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
Ingredients For simple potato soup with variations
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6 to 8russet potatoes, cut in 1 to 2 inch cubes
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1large onion chopped
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1 canevaporated (pet) milk
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whole or 2% milk to desired consistancy
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2 Tbspdried parsley or fresh chopped
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1 tspgarlic powder or salt
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1 tspsalt
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salt and black pepper to taste
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1 stickbutter
How To Make simple potato soup with variations
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1Boil potatoes, salt, garlic and onions in a large pot until just starting to fall apart approx 20 minutes. No need to saute onion or prep in anyway, just toss em in with the potato.
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2Drain off water until it is about half of the volume of the potatoes.
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3add butter, evaporated milk, parsley and milk (I usually start with about a cup) until the soup is just a little thinner than desired consistancy, it will thicken a bit on standing. Stir constantly over medium heat until butter is melted and soup is heated through, approx 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
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4I love to serve this with grilled cheese sandwiches. It takes me back to second grade.
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5Variations: Add chopped leeks for a stronger onion flavor. Again just toss em in with the potatoes and boil. Toss in some crisp, crumbled bacon or use as a garnish along with sliced scallions, chives and grated cheese of choice.
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6Clam Chowder: I simply add canned clams with juice and perhaps some leftover whole kernel corn when I add my milk, and butter. Adjust your milk to allow for the clam juice.
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7Ham and Cheese: Cook off the bone from a picnic ham, chop or cube the meat and set aside. Cook the potatos, onions in the stock from the ham. Finish the recipe with the milk, evaporated milk etc...toss in the ham and a cup or two of cheddar cheese. You can even make the basic soup recipe and add chopped or cubed ham at the end. I also like to add about a teaspoon of liquid smoke if I'm in the mood.
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8Corn Chowder, Add 2 cups frozen or canned corn, while the potatos boil, Add crumbled bacon &/or cream style corn at the end. Garnishing with cilantro, sour cream, cheese and jalapeno are good option. (I like fresh jalapen, seeded, deveined and chopped the best. It add crunch)
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9I'd love to hear if anyone comes up with any other variations for this recipe. Have fun and enjoy!
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