italian potato soup

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Colleen Sowa
La Crosse, WI

This is a twist on the usual potato soup... We made this today (August 14, 2011) for a fun little contest a friend (Greg from this site) had us do... The challenge was use broccoli, lemon and red bell pepper... I think this came out excellent.... all of the kids loved it! This is my photo.

(3 ratings)
yield 10 to 14 servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For italian potato soup

  • FRESH VEGGIES AND FRUITS
  • 1 lg
    red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 md
    yellow bell pepper (minced)
  • 2 bunch
    green onions (chopped)
  • 3 lb
    potaotes (any variety... mixed varieties)
  • 1 lg
    lemon (juice and zest)
  • LEFT OVERS
  • 4
    italian sausages (cut in half lengthwise, then cut up)
  • 2 c
    broccoli florets (cooked leftovers... or fresh)
  • MILK AND SPICES
  • 1 tsp
    each: dried basil, garlic salt, garlic powder, ground black pepper
  • 1 can
    cream of celery soup
  • 6 c
    milk

How To Make italian potato soup

  • A variety of potatoes from the garden!
    1
    Wash potatoes, leave skin on, cut up to desired sizes. (I used a variety of potatoes... you can use what ever potatoes you like). Put potatoes in a large sauce pan, add enough water to almost cover the potatoes.
  • Fresh lemon!
    2
    Add the chopped up onions, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook until potatoes are almost tender and liquid thickens.
  • Left over Italian Sausages.
    3
    Add the chopped up Italian sausages, milk, soup and spices. Simmer, stirring frequently until potatoes are tender and soup thickens.
  • Fresh red bell pepper from the garden!
    4
    Saute or steam the red bell pepper and do the same with the yellow bell pepper.
  • Left over broccoli
    5
    If using left over broccoli, heat it up.... if using fresh broccoli... steam it until bright green and tender.
  • Finished Dish!
    6
    Put the soup into bowls, garnish with broccoli and the red and yellow bell peppers as in photo
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