READY IN 50 mins

Smoky Potato Cheese Soup

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"This is a thick cheesy potato soup, flavored with smoked sausage." — Karin Christian

Directions

Saute the onions in butter or margarine in a large pan.
Add the chicken broth and the cubed potatoes. Slice the smoked sausage into bite size pieces, and add to the soup. Simmer over medium heat until the potatoes are soft.
Using a potato masher, lightly mash the potato mixture to break up the cubes a little bit, but not mashing as completely as you would for mashed potatoes.
Add the cubed cheese, and stir until melted. Stir in the evaporated milk. Season with black pepper. The soup should be pretty thick, but you can thicken it further with a paste of cornstarch and water. Use about 1 tablespoon of cornstarch at a time, and add it to the soup until you have reached the desired thickness.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 50 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 15, 2004

I almost didn't write a review for this one because I didn't follow the recipe exactly. I was really happy with the results so I decided to share what I did. With the onion, I added some finely chopped carrots & celery. It adds a little more flavor and a few vitamins. Plus kids hardly notice they are eating a few extra veggies. I cooked the veggies, potatos, and sausage on the stove in just one can of chicken broth. After I mashed the potatos a little, I transfered everything to my crockpot, added one can of evaporated milk and the velveeta cheese. It was easy to let it all blend together in the crock pot and I didn't have to watch it. We left and when we returned, it was nice & thick and just needed to be stirred a little. I used only one can each of the broth & milk instead of two. To make it a little thinner, I might add a little 2% or a little more broth next time. Like other reviewers, I cut way back on the butter used to saute the veggies. I think a couple of tablespoons is sufficient. I also used a little less sausage and chopped it smaller than bite sized in order to appeal more to the younger members of the family. This one is definitely a keeper with these modifications for my house. I love any recipe that allows me to have the crockpot do the cooking while I'm away.

—AMYNTEXAS

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 15, 2010

Just ok.

—KROBINETT

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66 Ratings

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Feb 13, 2006

With modifications, this is a very good soup, especially on cold nights. I added some garlic (2-3 cloves) to the onions while I sauteed them in the butter. I also added bits of smoked sausage BEFORE I added the stock. Gave the soup more smoky, hearty flavor. I also added a pinch cayenne (red pepper flakes or Tabasco would be good too). Finally, I used 5 large baking potatoes and only 1 can of evaporated milk. It made a ton of soup, and my picky boyfriend ate 2 heaping bowls!

—PrincessApril

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Oct 17, 2007

This is my all-time favorite potato soup recipe! I've been using it for a few years, but I did make some changes. I use dehydrated onion and leave out the margarine completely. I also use beef broth instead of chicken (I've made it both ways and we like the beef best). I know it would be less fat using turkey sausage, but the beef tastes so much better. :oP I normally slice and cook the sausage separately and drain it well to remove quite a bit of fat before adding to the soup. Make some homemade bread with this, and you've got a stick-to-your-ribs meal that is true comfort food on a cold winter's day. :o) Thanks so much!

—FAMILYJEANS

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Mar 15, 2007

This soup was a hit with my family, and I enjoyed it quite a bit too. I did make a few changes, in that I used whole milk instead of evaporated, added minced garlic while sauteing the onions,used only five potatoes instead of six, and added chopped broccoli to it as well. I also didn't bother to peel the potatoes, and didn't really mash it all that much, since I prefer the potato chunks. It was relatively easy to make though, and I will definitely be making this again when we're in a soup mood.

—RwnMayfair

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Aug 11, 2011

This was really good; my husband & two children liked it a lot. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because it didn't have enough of a "smoked" flavor, when made as directed. I ended up adding some liquid smoke & next time will use smoked cheddar cheese in addition to the Velveeta.

—LilBit6_2

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Jan 07, 2011

I loved this recipe!!! Even my husband loved it and he doesn't like soup OR sausage!!! I did make some slight modifications-thanks to the reviews already posted :) I only used one can of evaporated milk. I also sauteed the sausage with the onions and added about a 1/2 T of minced garlic with the onion. Instead of cooking it all on the stove I moved it to the crock pot when it was time to add the cheese. I also added 1/2 bag of shredded mozzarella and shredded cheddar to it. It cooked on high in the crock pot for about an hour...until all the cheese was melted. This was definitely easy to make and tasted wonderful!!!!! Everyone LOVED it!!

—Janell

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Dec 14, 2010

This is the best potato soup ever .. Really no changes needed . Nothing else needs to be said bouy this one .. MMMMMMMMM

—ROBROG

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Nutrition

Calories
648 kcal
32%

Carbohydrates
46.4 g
15%

Cholesterol
110 mg
37%

Fat
39.4 g
61%

Fiber
3.8 g
15%

Protein
28.2 g
56%

Sodium
1616 mg
65%

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

Nutritional Information

Smoky Potato Cheese Soup

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 648
** Calories from Fat: 354

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 39.4g 61 %
** Saturated Fat 18.3g 91 %
** Cholesterol 110mg 37 %
** Sodium 1616mg 65 %
** Potassium 1235mg 35 %
** Total Carbohydrates 46.4g 15 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15 %
** Protein 28.2g 56 %
** Sugars 17.3g
** Vitamin A 18 %
** Vitamin C 60 %
** Calcium 79 %
** Iron 26 %
** Thiamin 32 %
** Niacin 74 %
** Vitamin B6 41 %
** Magnesium 31 %
** Folate 23 %

* 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.