Lazy Potato Soup

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Have you made this?

By Mary Ann Hanson
@DeaconGrandma

This is another recipe I made often when my kids were growing up. If was one of their favorites and it was quick to make. I always had the ingredients on hand for a go to meal after a busy day. It even went faster if I had remembered to chop extra vegetables while preparing another meal!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote

Serves:

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

1 c: chopped onion
1 c: chopped celery
1/2 c: chopped green pepper
1/2 c: shredded carrot
1/4 c: butter or margarine
1 can(s): chicken broth
2 1/2 - 3 c: water
1/2 tsp: dried thyme
1 box: au gratin potato mix
1 lb: diced polish sausage, diced ham, or browned and seasoned hamburger meat
1 can(s): evaporated milk
6 slice: american cheese

How to Make Lazy Potato Soup

Step-by-Step

1Saute vegetables in butter until soft. Add dry potatoes, sauce mix packet, broth, and 2 1/2 cups of water. Mix well. Sauce mix will be lumpy but it always cooks out.
2Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3Add diced sausage, ham, or browned hamburger. Heat thouroughly. Stir in milk and cheese. Do not boil. Stir until cheese is melted.
4Add extra water if soup seems too thick. Adjust seasoning to taste. Enjoy!