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Easy Potato Cheese Soup

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 to 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 6 large potatoes, peeled and sliced paper-thin
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped, with leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 (11 ounce) cans condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Once tender, mash soup with a potato masher, and add butter and cream.
  3. Gradually bring mixture to a simmer. Add condensed cheese soup and blend. Serve while hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 362 | Total Fat: 16.9g | Cholesterol: 46mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by SHONUFF1968   view full review
This is the best and easiest base recipe for the soup I wanted. I substituted a few cups of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by Candy Wellins   view full review
I used half of all the liquids for a thicker, heartier soup. Overall, it's a very easy and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2003 by MELINAM   view full review
Didn't have too much of a cheese flavor. It needs more flavor and too be creamier.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by lallik1   view full review
Great, basic, easy to make with whatever you have on hand! We used cream of mushroom soup b/c...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2003 by NSJ3BEARS   view full review
I added 4 carrots to the soup as well. It made a good, hearty meal. It also freezes quite...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2009 by moxie & mirth   view full review
Based on the original recipe, I have to give one star. A potato cheese soup, in my mind...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2010 by Heather   view full review
Very good soup, but fairly thin if made the way it is written. I would half the cooking liquid...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2010 by RASBRS   view full review
I've made this several times for potlucks and it always gets rave reviews!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by LoriK   view full review
We thought this soup was very thin and bland. The cheese was barely detectable!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by Tina   view full review
This is my first recipe here on allrecipe.com! I don't really like thin soups, so I read a...

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