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lazy potato soup

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Recipe by
Mary Ann Hanson
@DeaconGrandma
Wakefield, NE

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!

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yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lazy potato soup

  • 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
    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
    evaporated milk
  • 6 slice
    american cheese

How To Make lazy potato soup

  • 1
    Saute 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.
  • 2
    Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • 3
    Add diced sausage, ham, or browned hamburger. Heat thouroughly. Stir in milk and cheese. Do not boil. Stir until cheese is melted.
  • 4
    Add extra water if soup seems too thick. Adjust seasoning to taste. Enjoy!
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