rose's cheesy potato soup

East Texas, TX
Updated on Feb 7, 2011

My family loves this on a cold day!

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method Stove Top
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Ingredients

  • 3 - large baking potatoes, baked or microwaved, skinned and chunked
  • 3 - medium red potatoes, boiled and chunked ( leave skins on )
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 can chicken broth (15 oz)
  • 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)
  • 1/2 cup half & half
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and chunked
  • 3/4 cup velveeta cheese, chunked
  • 6 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
  • - salt and pepper to your taste

How To Make rose's cheesy potato soup

  • Step 1
    Melt butter in large dutch oven or pan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Stir in flour. Let it cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in the broth and evaporated milk.
  • Step 3
    Add both kinds of potatoes. Add the Half & Half, the cream cheese, and the Velvetta cheese. Let the soup come to a boil. Add salt and pepper according to your own taste.
  • Step 4
    Turn the heat to low, and let the soup simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Step 5
    Stir in the bacon. Turn the heat off and let the soup sit, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

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