easy potato soup

Name: Easy Potato Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 - peeled potatoes; 1/2 - yellow onion, diced; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) fresh bacon bits (optional); 3 tablespoon(s) butter; - salt and pepper to taste; 1 can(s) evaporated milk; 1 quart(s) cottage cheese, small curd

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stephanie sorbie

PEORIA, AZ

Updated on Sep 15, 2010

I love this soup with my Yummy Company Corn Bread. I have also made it with and without bacon bits. Both are very good and hearty.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield

Ingredients

8 - peeled potatoes
1/2 - yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
1/2 cup fresh bacon bits (optional)
3 tablespoons butter
- salt and pepper to taste
1 can evaporated milk
1 quart cottage cheese, small curd

How To Make easy potato soup

Step 1

Cut potatoes length wise in quarters and then dice into about 1/4 inch think chunks and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot over medium heat,saute',butter,garlic,onion, bacon bits, salt and pepper. Until onions are tender.
Step 3

Add potatoes and just cover with water. Turn heat up to med high and boil until the potatoes are soft. Stirring occasionally. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 4

Add evaporated milk and cottage cheese and turn heat to medium. Stirring until the cottage cheese is dissolved or barely seen in soup.
Step 5

Serve hot with your favorite crackers or bread. Can garnish with bacon bits and scallions.
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