tater tot soup

Recipe by
Jo Ann Duren
Beaumont, TX

This recipe was given to my daughter from one of her co-workers. We made it last night, the recipe is definitely a keeper.

method Stove Top

Ingredients For tater tot soup

  • 4
    stalks celery diced small
  • 1
    large onion diced small
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    butter/margarine
  • 7 c
    hot water
  • 2 c
    cold water
  • 1/2 c
    knorr brand powdered chicken bouillon
  • 1
    large 2 pound bag frozen tater tots
  • 1 lb
    velveeta cheese cut in cubes
  • country white gravy mix (2 cup size)
  • 2 c
    milk (less or more for desired thickness)
  • sliced green onion
  • 1 pkg
    real bacon bits

How To Make tater tot soup

  • 1
    In large pot saute celery and onion in butter until veggies are soft.
  • 2
    Add 7 cups hot water and bring to a boil.
  • 3
    Add bouillon and whisk to blend well, then add tater tots.
  • 4
    Keep soup at a boil.
  • 5
    In small bowl mix 2 cups cold water with gravy mix and whisk until smooth.
  • 6
    Add this to boiling soup; stir well so it doesn't stick to bottom.
  • 7
    Reduce heat and stir in cubed cheese.
  • 8
    Add milk to desired thickness.
  • 9
    Do not over cook because it will scorch and stick to bottom of pot.
  • 10
    Once cheese is melted and blended in, soup should be done.
  • 11
    You can stir bacon bits and green onion into soup or you can use as topping for each bowl when serving.
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