Countrypotatosoup Recipes

COUNTRY POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine potatoes,carrots,onions,water,bo(· cubes, and salt in a large sauce pan.
• Cover and cook for about 20 mins or till potatoes are tender not mushy.
• Add 1 c milk,heat.
• Mix sour cream,flour,chives, and remaining of milk in a medium bowl.
• Stir mixture into soup base gradually.
• Cook over low heat stirring constantly until thickened.
• You can add ham,bacon,or alittle velveeta cheese for extra flavor.

BEST EVER POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally; drain drippings. Add vegetables, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes., Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with green onions.

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
• While the onions are cooking, place the diced potatoes, carrots, water and chicken soup base (or vegetable base; see Cook's Note) in another pot and bring to a boil. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Do not overcook. Season with ground black pepper to taste.
• Add the flour to the cooked onions to make a paste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk and stir well. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until warmed through. Add the potato and carrot mixture. Stir in the parsley and thyme and heat through. Serve hot.

LA MADELEINE'S COUNTRY POTATO SOUP (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, add butter, leeks and onions, and cook.
• (Do not brown vegetables.) Add chicken stock, potatoes, salt and fresh thyme.
• Cook for 40 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid scorching.
• Add cream, bring to a boil and serve hot.
• Garnish with Cheddar cheese and diced bacon.

HEARTY POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the potatoes, carrots and celery in water until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid and setting vegetables aside. , In the same pan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gently stir in cooked vegetables. Add 1 cup or more of reserved cooking liquid until soup is desired consistency.