Easy Potato Cheese Soup

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"This is a creamy soup that is satisfying as a main dish, especially when accompanied by buttered sourdough toast." — Thyra

Directions

In a large stock pot add water, potatoes, onion, celery and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
Once tender, mash soup with a potato masher, and add butter and cream.
Gradually bring mixture to a simmer. Add condensed cheese soup and blend. Serve while hot.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 13, 2009

This is the best and easiest base recipe for the soup I wanted. I substituted a few cups of chicken broth for part of the water, and I diced the potatoes instead of slicing and mashing. I also added carrots, garlic to taste, and shredded cheddar. I also chopped up a package of pre-cooked bacon and added it. It was a hit. Everyone had 2 to 3 bowls of it!!

—SHONUFF1968

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 02, 2003

Didn't have too much of a cheese flavor. It needs more flavor and too be creamier.

—MELINAM

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21 Ratings

Dec 29, 2007

I used half of all the liquids for a thicker, heartier soup. Overall, it's a very easy and tasty soup to make.

—Candy Wellins

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Jan 13, 2011

Great, basic, easy to make with whatever you have on hand! We used cream of mushroom soup b/c it was available & just added various shredded cheeses. For extra seasoning we used half a powder packet of Lipton's Onion & Mushroom soup. So good & will make again.

—lallik1

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Sep 05, 2003

I added 4 carrots to the soup as well. It made a good, hearty meal. It also freezes quite well to store all the left overs. I truely enjoyed this soup. Thank you

—NSJ3BEARS

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Dec 31, 2009

Based on the original recipe, I have to give one star. A potato cheese soup, in my mind should A) be thick like mashed potatos, and B) have a cheesy flavor. This had neither. I took the advice of other reviewers and halved the liquid, but I still had to add some cornstarch to thicken it something more resembling something you eat, not drink. I also had to add a lot of seasoning to make this flavorful, and add shredded cheese to the final product. This was really disappointing.

—moxie & mirth

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Oct 05, 2010

Very good soup, but fairly thin if made the way it is written. I would half the cooking liquid next time, for a thicker soup. Otherwise very good. Takes alot of salt to season. Cannot really taste the cheddar soup, but it thickens it.

—Heather

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May 26, 2010

I've made this several times for potlucks and it always gets rave reviews!!!

—RASBRS

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Nutrition

Calories
362 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
45 g
15%

Cholesterol
46 mg
15%

Fat
16.9 g
26%

Fiber
5.3 g
21%

Protein
9.3 g
19%

Sodium
507 mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy Potato Cheese Soup

Serving Size: 1/11 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 11
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 362
** Calories from Fat: 152

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 16.9g 26 %
** Saturated Fat 9.6g 48 %
** Cholesterol 46mg 15 %
** Sodium 507mg 20 %
** Potassium 1083mg 30 %
** Total Carbohydrates 45g 15 %
** Dietary Fiber 5.3g 21 %
** Protein 9.3g 19 %
** Sugars 3g
** Vitamin A 19 %
** Vitamin C 69 %
** Calcium 24 %
** Iron 20 %
** Thiamin 23 %
** Niacin 35 %
** Vitamin B6 41 %
** Magnesium 21 %
** Folate 24 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.