Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2005

This is an awesome basic potato soup, not runny or thin. I used whole milk and it was just touch too thick, so I think I'll add some water in next time or follow the skim milk suggestion. I also added onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper to the soup while it was cooking to spice it up a bit. Even my 5 year old enjoyed it, and he has expressed his undying hatred for potato soup in the past. For that alone it deserves the highest marks!

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RANDOMFAERIE

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Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2005

This was so easy....and ready in no time (I had left over baked potatoes in the 'frig). A couple of changes I made were: 1) I sauteed some chopped onions & bacon before making the roux. 2) I used one cup of half and half with the skim milk. 3) I didn't use sour cream. It was very tasty; will definitely make it again - my husband said it's his new favorite hearty soup.

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Muffy

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Living In: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2005

Just what I was looking for, something filling and warm! Used soymilk, whole wheat flour and Smart Balance buttery spread. Added black pepper, salt and a little cayenne pepper while cooking and everyone topped their own with cheddar cheese and potato topper.

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Lisa

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Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2005

This potato soup was so delicious! I did add 1/2 can of cream of celery soup and 3 slices of American cheese though and it was really creamy. Will definitely make again. Thanks for the great recipe JW!

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Susan

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Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2005

This recipe was so good! My kids even loved it, which is rare. We used sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions as toppings.

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2005

This recipe made me like potato soup! I thought all potato soups were thin and, well, soupy! And difficult to make. This was almost more like scalloped potatoes - it was rich and thick and just the right flavor. I threw in some leftover ham and took it to a potluck - it was gone lickety-split and everyone was asking for "my" recipe! Thanks JW for a great but simple recipe - this one's going in the box!

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MOONNOODLE

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2005

Easy. Microwaving the potatoes is a great idea. It makes a heaping serving. I added salt and cracked black pepper as the roux was cooking and dried onions( I didn't have fresh green onions or else I would have used them and maybe some garlic). I threw this together but with more planning I can make it better. It tastes rich but I did not use the sour cream. The cheese and sour cream will help but I would suggest letting the individual decide how much of those items they'll want in their bowl. I also added turkey bacon and what bacon drippings there were. Overall, a fast and family friendly meal. Thanks JW.

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Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2004

super easy and tasty recipe

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VALJOAN

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2003

This soup had absolutely no flavor. After adding extra sourcream, onion, and cheese it was edible.

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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2003

YUM! This was a GREAT soup, but I can't give it 5 stars because it did need some help (after which it was great!) but as others have said the basic soup is a good base to build on. I roasted 1 entire head of garlic (about 10 cloves or so) and added it to the milk/roux combo along with one of the baked potatoes. I blended it with my immersion blender until creamy then added the rest of the potatoes. A little shredded cheddar on top and it was sooo good. We didn't even miss the sour cream (skipped it since the soup was already very thick) and also reduced the butter to 1/4 c instead of 1/3 c. I also ended up having to add another cup of milk since it was way too thick with just the 4 cups. Without the sour cream and reduced amount of butter this is actually a relatively healthy recipe! Definitely a keeper.

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NOELLER67

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Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2003

Great recipe. Our family loves baked potato soup. Even my 18 month old. She ate a huge bowl. Because we like our soup loaded I added cheese and bacon to the soup. I also had to add some additional milk since my soup got too thick, really a minor thing though.

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Navy_Mommy

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Living In: D'iberville, Mississippi, USA

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Reviewed: May 12, 2003

this soup was too thick and not to much flavor

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HALFFINGR

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Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2003

THIS WAS A BIG HIT WITH MY FAMILY. TO MAKE IT MORE OF A TIME SAVER WHEN SERVING, I ADDED CHOPPED FROZEN ONIONS, CHEDDAR CHEESE, BACON & CHIVES TO THE SOUP AND COOKED A LITTLE LONGER BEFORE SERVING. I ALSO ADDED SOME ADDITIONAL SEASONING AND EXTRA SOUR CREAM. MY FAMILY WOULD NOT EAT THE REST OF THE DINNER I HAD MADE THAT DAY. THEY MADE THIS SOUP THEIR DINNER.

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COLLEENSKITCHEN

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Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2003

Yuk! This tasted like bland glue. Definitely needs some spices to jazz it up.

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Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2003

Simple to make in a short time, and Tastes great! Good for the cold weather or just to have something different when you are extra hungry and need something filling. Steph B. :)

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STEPHMBEERS

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2003

This was a great base for individual additions. I added chopped green onions, crisp pancetta, sliced cooked mushrooms, small slices of fire roasted red peppers (jarred), and to some bowls, crumbled blue cheese, and to other bowls, crumbled feta cheese. This is really a WOWER!

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CAROLE ROCK

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2002

This is a good basic soup, but it needs "extras" to be really flavorful. With cheese, added salt and bacon, it would definitely get four stars.

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2002

This was very filling. My husband and 2 of my kids liked it. Next time I'm going to add Velvetta cheese as I didn't care for shredded cheese.

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LAURASWAY

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Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2002

This soup turned out sooooo awesome! will save this one for sure!

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CHILALI

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Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2002

Amaaazing soup :) So easy to make! I added salt, pepper (enough to cover the top, then mixed in and covered the top again and mixed in), and used 2% milk. It came out wonderfully. Topped with cheddar and bacon, it has a great flavor and it's definitely the cure for a chilly winter night :)

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