Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2008

Yummmm! I am so glad I found this recipe. I love cheese and after having cheese soup at a local restaurant, I thought I would try making my own. This soup is even better than the restaurant one! I did make a few changes after reading some reviews. I used salted butter and substituted half the amount of water with chicken broth to give it some flavor. I also added some green onions on top instead of parsley. This one is definitely a keeper. Will make often! Thanks!

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littlechef

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Glenview, Illinois, USA

Living In: Coralville, Iowa, USA

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Reviewed: May 7, 2008

Wonderful! I added finely diced carrots in with the potatoes and garnished with sour cream and bacon. This is a keeper!

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kristilynn

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2008

This was really good and easy to make.. I made it on a rainy day and it was good to warm up to.

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Melissa

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Vallejo, California, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2008

This recipe has the basics down. I did lot's of changes and then it was GREAT! I used SALTED BUTTER... cause this receipe REALLY NEEDS SALT! While cooking veggies, I added minced garlic. I used chicken stock and added lots of salt and pepper. I didn't have cheese slices, so I used Mild Chedder and Monterrey Jack and even sprinkled some parmesean. After it all melted, I added a cup of heavy cream instead of flour, which made it so tasty and rich. (I think I will have cup in a few minutes.)

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Brenda5881

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Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2008

i loved this recipe. The only thing i changed was to thicken instead of flour i used 3 tbs (depending on thickness you want) of instant mashed potato flakes. It got rave reviews!

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corie g

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Salem, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2008

We LOVED this soup. I followed the directions exactly, but didn't have sliced cheese. So I used Velveeta instead. It's the best potato soup recipe I've made. This has definately become a family favorite!

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Amber

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Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2008

This was De-lish. I made it tonight for supper for my boyfriend and I. He loved it. Im very picky about my soups and this was just amazing. I even brought some to my parents to try and they loved it as well. Will def. make again and again!

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Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2008

Like everyone else, I used all chicken stock instead of water, threw in some minced garlic while sautee the onions and celery, salt and pepper, and garlic salt, mashed the potatoes a tiny bit when they were tender, and threw in some bacon. Yum!

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Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2008

NOT a fan of this soup at all. Made it exactly as recipe states and it had no flavor. Was not cheesy at all. I added a lot more cheese, pepper, various spices, lots of salt, etc. and still not impressed. Will not make again.

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Elizabeth

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Rockford, Illinois, USA

Living In: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2008

I've been making this for years and it's a very fulling, comforting soup. It's good with plain or cheesy bisquits. I usually make it during the winter. I don't like it as cheesy as the recipe calls for, so I set aside a little for myself before adding the cheese to the rest of the pot.

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Kalie

Home Town: Canal Fulton, Ohio, USA

Living In: Akron, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2008

The best. Everyone loved this one.I used chicken broth instead of water,and sharp cheese. Turned out to the best I have ever made.

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TONI131

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Sunbury, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2007

The soup was good. I agree with the other reviews in that it needed a bit more salt. I used all chicken broth instead of the water, and added a bit of the flour to the onion,celery and butter mixture. I will make it again but will add either some bacon or chopped ham, and some shredded cheddar or maybe some sharp cheddar or jack cheese.

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lisa

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Kent, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2007

This is a very delish recipe!! My sister and I added slices of beef smoked sausage when the onions were carmalizing and boy is it the best soup ever!! Thank you!!

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LINNSALLY

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2007

This soup was WONDERFUL! I used half chicken broth and half water. Also, I followed someone elses idea and crumbled bacon in it...YUM! Oh yeah...instead of celery I used finely chopped fresh garlic and sauteed it with the onions. Made some garlic bread to go with the soup and it was great!

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Brooke

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2007

Delicious. I added 3 additional cups of water for more of a 'soup' feel and also chopped bacon bits served over the top make this recipe a winner. (I also used salted butter, added pepper and 2 bay leaves to the recipe).

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mic

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2007

This was a good potato soup. I used chicken broth instead of water and 12 oz of Velveeta cheese but it was a little bland still so I think next time I will add bacon or additional spices. I only had 1/2% milk on hand so I used that but 2% or more or adding the sour cream like others suggested would make it creamier tasting.

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Sharon H

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Shelby, Michigan, USA

Living In: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2007

This was a good recipe but desperately needed SALT. My husband and I were passing the salt back and forth through the whole meal. I used red potatoes, and used 1/2 chicken broth/ 1/2 water like other reviewers said. I also did not have sliced cheese but used 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese instead. I substituted carrots for the celery, and also added a can of corn at the end. It was good once I added a lot of salt!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2007

This was really good!! I added a little Ham to ours.....but plan on adding more next time. My husband had 3 bowls....which surprised me becaues he does not like potatos but loved it in this soup. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!!

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Ally

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Home Town: Lapeer, Michigan, USA

Living In: Perry, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2007

Very good soup to make for a rainy day! Used 1/2 chicken broth, 1/2 water. A couple slices of american cheese and some cheddar. A little garlic salt and some pepper. YUMMMMMMM..... :)

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