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creamy potato soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lisa Meehan
Waynesboro, VA

I found this recipe in a Quick Cooking magazine about 10 years ago. I've been making it ever since. I usually have to make two batches because my kids love it and my husband likes to take the leftovers in his lunch. It's creamy and delicious and oh so easy.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy potato soup

  • 3/4 c
    chopped celery
  • 3/4 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 2 can
    (14-1/2 oz. each) chicken broth
  • 2 1/3 c
    mashed potato flakes
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    cubed process american cheese
  • 3/4 tsp
    garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream

How To Make creamy potato soup

  • 1
    In a 3-quart saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter for 2-3 minutes. Stir in broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat. Add potato flakes; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes.
  • 2
    Add milk, cheese, garlic salt and chili powder. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Just before serving, add sour cream and heat through (do not boil).
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