single essentials: leftover mashed potato soup

Name: Single Essentials: Leftover Mashed Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1 - 2 slice(s) bacon, diced; 1/4 cup(s) onions, finely chopped, or grated; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth; 2 cup(s) leftover mash potatoes; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety, fine grind, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon(s) white pepper, freshly ground, or to taste; 1/2 cup(s) whole milk, or half & half; 2 teaspoon(s) flour, all-purpose variety; 1/4 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded; ## OPTIONAL ITEMS; hot sauce, at the table; oyster crackers, for garnish

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jan 23, 2022

As a caterer, I make recipes that serve a lot of people; however, sometimes I just want to make something for me. Unfortunately, it is not always that simple to cut a recipe down. For example, a recipe that is designed to feed twenty, may not work the same if you cut it down to feed just one. I tried to keep the spices simple (salt/pepper) but add whatever makes you happy. This recipe actually will serve one-or-two folks, depending on your appetites. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 1 - 2

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 - 2 slices bacon, diced
1/4 cup onions, finely chopped, or grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken stock, not broth
2 cups leftover mash potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt, kosher variety, fine grind, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
1/2 cup whole milk, or half & half
2 teaspoons flour, all-purpose variety
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
OPTIONAL ITEMS
hot sauce, at the table
oyster crackers, for garnish

How To Make single essentials: leftover mashed potato soup

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

You will need a skillet or medium saucepan to make this recipe.
Step 3

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 4

In a saucepan/skillet over medium heat, add the bacon.
Step 5

Cook until crisp, about 4 – 5 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon, place on a paper towel to drain, and reserve.
Step 6

Add the finely chopped onion to the saucepan/skillet with the bacon grease, and cook until softened, but not browned or burned, about 2 – 3 minutes.
Step 7

Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 – 60 seconds.
Step 8

Add the stock, mashed potatoes, 1/2 the reserved bacon, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 9

Reduce heat until you have a lite simmer and cook for about 5 – 7 minutes.
Step 10

Whisk the flour and milk together in a small bowl.
Step 11

Slowly add to the skillet/saucepan, while stirring.
Step 12

Simmer until the soup begins to thicken, about 2- 3 minutes.
Step 13

Take off heat and stir in the cheese.
Step 14

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 15

Serve with the remainder of the reserved bacon sprinkled on top, and maybe some oyster crackers. Enjoy.
Step 16

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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