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Potato Soup Recipe

Potato SoupThis is such an easy and versatile potato soup recipe, but I ALWAYS get compliments on it.  My husband and kids love it and request it often as do family when they come to visit.  I usually make a loaf of homemade white bread in the bread maker to serve with it, but on this occasion a friend gifted us Panera Bread Bowls that are absolutely fantastic.  So it was an extra special treat!

Ingredients:
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 cups water
4 teaspoons chicken bullion
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half
Fresh ground pepper

Making potato soupAdd 4 cups of water to a dutch oven and add 4 teaspoons of chicken bullion or Better Than Bullion over medium high heat.  If I have chicken broth I use that, but it tastes great with bullion too.  Chop on large onion and add it to the pot.  I’ve also used leeks and green onions before all are great!

Potatoes for soup

Peel and chop 4 medium potatoes and add to the pot.  Add 1/4 cup of butter, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to simmer.  Cover and cook on low for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Mashing potatoes for soupI have never had a potato masher, but always use a Mexican bean masher.  It works great.  Mash the potatoes until there are only small chunks.  I do like it a bit chunky and never like it when people process potato soup until it is completely smooth.

Potato soup with half and halfAbout 10-15 minutes before serving add 1 cup half and half.  I’ve also used whipping cream or whole milk and it tastes great every time!  Continue to cook on low until it is hot.

homemade potato soup with fresh ground pepperServe with homemade bread or in bread bowls and fresh cracked black pepper.  Enjoy!

Basic, old fashioned Potato Soup

This also works great in the crock pot.  Just add all ingredients except half-and-half and cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours.  Stir in the half-and-half and let cook a few minutes until hot.  Super easy!

Esther

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  1. Tabitha says

    March 21, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    We have been loving making soup lately! I’ve been meaning to make some bread bowls to go with our soup, this is going on the menu for next week! 🙂 Hope your day is a lovely one Esther! 🙂

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  2. Jeni says

    March 21, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Looks good! I love potato soup, but since I can’t have grains most recipes call for flour. This one does not, so I’ll be making this one for sure! Thanks!

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  3. Kim says

    March 21, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    This looks so good and so comforting! Bread bowls are a great way to serve it too. With the cold weather here, I could be making this tonight!

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  4. Trooppetrie says

    March 24, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    I love potato soup, especially on a cold wet day like today

    Reply
  5. Tonia@thegunnysack says

    March 30, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    That sounds so delicious! There’s noting like soup in the winter!

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  6. Frieda says

    September 30, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    I like to sprinkle grated cheese on top just before I eat it. Not necessary, but good.

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