Creamy Potato Soup

By Jeanne Benavidez
@jeanneben

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 vote

Comments:

3 Comments

Serves:

6 - 8

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

6 - 8 medium: potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium: onion, chopped
2: ribs celery, chopped
1 tsp: chopped garlic
2 tsp: salt (or to taste)
1 tsp: black pepper
4 c: chicken broth (enough to cover potatoes)
1 pt: heavy cream
6 Tbsp: butter or margerine
1 c: dry, instant potato flakes (for thickening)
: bacon bits
: sour cream
: shredded cheddar cheese
: chopped green onion

How to Make Creamy Potato Soup

Step-by-Step

1Place 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.
2Cover and cook on medium heat for about 30-45 minutes, stiring occasionally, until vegetables are fork tender. Add milk, butter, and potato flakes.
3Lower heat and simmer a few more minutes or until thickened. Do NOT Boil.

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