Best Cream of Potato Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Ryan  PHOTO BY: bizzymomma 

"After constant tinkering with this recipe, I have come up with soup which is the definitive cream of potato soup. Rich with vegetables and wonderfully spiced, you will find yourself doubling this recipe often!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 5 tablespoons margarine
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 3 potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large stock pot, saute onion, celery, carrots, garlic and parsley in butter until soft but not browned. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add broth slowly, stirring as you add.
  2. Add milk, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, allspice, celery seed, thyme, seasoning salt, dry white wine, cayenne pepper and chicken granules. Allow to simmer and thicken, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are cooked through, approximately 25 minutes. During cooking, break up potatoes with the back of a spoon. Serve warm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 11, 2006 by lizzo76 
I modified this recipe quite a bit to fit with the ingredients I had on hand and to make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 27, 2006 by bethiedawg 
This recipe was delicious and easy to throw together despite having worked an 8 hour day. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 13, 2003 by LINDA NORRIS 
This is the best potato soup recipe I have ever tasted. The combination of seasonings was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 7, 2002 by STASH 
My only problem with this recipe is the over bearing taste of mustard powder.I cut it back to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 26, 2004 by ELI3LEG 
This was wonderful! I had to add more milk, but this was the best potato soup I have ever... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 14, 2003 by CORBALEYSK 
This was so good and I liked how I could hide vegetables in it. My husband hates mustard, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 22, 2003 by DAGMOON 
"Constant tinkering" paid off for the rest of us! Thanks Kevin for a rich, hearty potato soup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 22, 2003 by BELLALUNA 
This soup is great! I have made it several times and my girls love it. I was missing the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too... 
Great soup Kevin! I actually made this on Monday night, I was full from dinner, so I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 22, 2003 by Heather 
Yummy comfort food. Be sure to cut your potatoes into small chunks--I recommend smaller than... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Best Cream of Potato Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 254

  • Total Fat: 11.7g
  • Cholesterol: 9mg
  • Sodium: 472mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.7g
  • Protein: 6.8g

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