potato soup

Recipe by
Leslie MacArthur
Rockledge, FL

Made this last night. It really hits the spot on a cold winter evening. It was a hit! We had a cold one for Florida (50's)..LOL

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For potato soup

  • 2 1/2 lb
    potatoes
  • water
  • 1 pt
    heavy cream
  • 1 lg
    yellow onion
  • 5 clove
    garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pkg
    instant potatoes
  • 1/2 c
    cooking sherry
  • grated cheddar cheese

How To Make potato soup

  • 1
    Peel and dice potato (1 inch pieces)
  • 2
    Rinse till water comes clear.
  • 3
    Place in a large pot and just cover with water.
  • 4
    Add diced onion and minced garlic, salt and pepper
  • 5
    Bring to a boil and reduce to a fast simmer
  • 6
    Cook until potatoes are tender
  • 7
    Add cream and instant potatoes and combine, add sherry and simmer till everything has heated through
  • 8
    Note: If the soup is to thick add milk Can add a handful of cheddar cheese to each bowl (it makes a great addition)
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