Creamy Potato Soup
By
Jeanne Benavidez
@jeanneben
1
This is still one of my favorite soups when I'm not feeling well. As with a lot of other soups, it is even better the next day. I have cut up left-over chicken and put it in the soup also.....
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Comments:
Serves:
6 - 8
Prep:
10 Min
Cook:
30 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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6 - 8 mediumpotatoes, peeled and cubed
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1 mediumonion, chopped
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2ribs celery, chopped
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1 tspchopped garlic
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2 tspsalt (or to taste)
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1 tspblack pepper
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4 cchicken broth (enough to cover potatoes)
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1 ptheavy cream
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6 Tbspbutter or margerine
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1 cdry, instant potato flakes (for thickening)
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OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
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·bacon bits
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·sour cream
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·shredded cheddar cheese
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·chopped green onion
How to Make Creamy Potato Soup
- Place potatoes, onions, celery, garlic, salt and pepper in the 4 c of chicken broth in a large pot. Add a little water if necessary to cover potatoes.
- Cover and cook on medium heat for about 30-45 minutes, stiring occasionally, until vegetables are fork tender. Add milk, butter, and potato flakes.
- Lower heat and simmer a few more minutes or until thickened. Do NOT Boil.
