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leslie's easy potato soup

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Leslie Skym-Szymanski
@LeslieA
Midland, MI

My sons and I were hungry for Potato Soup, one afternoon, so I invented this recipe. Hope you all enjoy it!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For leslie's easy potato soup

  • 6-8 md
    peeled,cubed potatoes
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/4 tsp
    celery powder
  • 2 tsp
    chives, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/2 c
    onion chopped
  • 1 pkg
    bacon bits or
  • 1 c
    cooked cubed ham
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 2 c
    heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 c
    colby jack, or mild cheddar cheese

How To Make leslie's easy potato soup

  • 1
    Melt butter in fry pan or heavy 3 quart sauce pan. Add olive oil, potatoes,celery and onions. Saute until onions are transparent and celery is almost tender.
  • 2
    Add the water,bullion, celery powder, onion powder, bacon bits,and chives. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until potatoes are tender.
  • 3
    Stir in heavy cream and milk. Simmer over low heat until soup is hot. Stir in 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
  • 4
    Thicken, if needed with flour or cornstarch.
  • 5
    If you're short on funds, milk can be used in place of heavy cream. Just thicken.
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