Mimis Loaded Potato Soup For 1 Or 2 Recipes

MIMI'S LOADED POTATO SOUP FOR 1 OR 2

Steps:

• 1. Put chicken stock base in a 2 cup microwave safe measuring cup and microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until boiling.
• 2. While stock is boiling cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces and put the potatoes, chopped onion,celery flakes and in a saucepan. Pour boiling stock over just until it barely reaches the tops of the potatoes. Boil over medium heat until potatoes are just barely fork tender. Don't get too soft or the potatoes will disappear as the soup is stirred.
• 3. Remove potatoes from heat and put grated cheddar cheese and cream cheese on top of the potatoes. Let the heat soften enough so that it can be stirred into the potates with out mashing the potatoes. Add 1/2 stick butter and salt, pepper and granulated garlic to taste. Stir in well.
• 4. Pour into bowls in individual servings and top with remaining bacon crumbles, grated cheddar cheese,salt, pepper and sour cream on top if desired. Serve hot.

MIMI'S LOADED POTATO SOUP (CROCKPOT VERSION)

Steps:

• 1. Combine the first eight ingredients in the crockpot and bake on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Remove the potatoes and mash with fork or mixer, depending on your consistency preference. Return to the hot broth in the crockpot that has been turned off.
• 2. Add the instant potatoes, just enough to get a semi-thick consistency. I generally put the whole package. Add the cheeses and melt/mix thouroughly, add the cream last. Season to your preference.
• 3. Serve with toppings of your choice!

LOADED POTATO SOUP II

Steps:

• Place potatoes and salt in a large saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until just tender, 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery, carrots and onion in butter until onion is translucent.
• Combine potatoes, vegetable mixture, cream of potato soup and milk in a large pot over low heat. Simmer 15 minutes, adjusting milk to desired thickness. Serve.

SLOW-COOKED LOADED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes and onion in a 6-qt. slow cooker; add broth, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender., Mash potatoes to desired consistency. Stir in cream cheese, cream and butter. Cook, covered, 15 minutes longer or until heated through., Just before serving, whisk soup to combine. Top servings with bacon, cheese and chives.