Miss Rhodas Hearty Potato Soup Recipes

HEARTY POTATO SOUP

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Having grown up on a dairy farm in Holland, I love our country life here in Idaho's "potato country." My favorite recipe for potato soup originally called for heavy cream and bacon fat, but I've trimmed down the recipe. -Gladys DeBoer, Castleford, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 carrots, chopped
6 celery ribs, chopped
8 cups water
1 onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN HEARTY POTATO SOUP

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Grandma's secret: To make this a filling meal, Grandma usually served this soup with fresh bread. For a slightly different twist, serve it in individual bread bowls. I'm thinkin' this could easily be done in the crock pot.

Provided by randimiller

Categories Ham

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 medium red potatoes
2 cups water
1 small onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper
3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked ham, cubed

Steps:

Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Bring water to a boil in large saucepan. Add potatoes and cook until tender.
Drain, reserving liquid. Set aside potatoes.
Measure 1 cup cooking liquid, adding water, if necessary; set aside.
Peel and finely chop onion. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion to saucepan; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and tender, but not brown.
Add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in saucepan; stir well. Add cheese and ham.
Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
Store leftovers, covered in refrigerator.

HEARTY BAKED POTATO SOUP

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I got this recipe from my aunt, a great cook. Topped with bacon, cheese and chives, this soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato! My husband and I love to hunker down with bowls of it on chilly nights. - Molly Seidel, Edgewood, NM

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 pounds baking potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 13 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, crumbled cooked bacon and minced chives

Steps:

Place first seven ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are very tender, 6-8 hours., Mash potatoes slightly to break up and thicken soup. Add 1 cup cheese, cream and chives; heat through, stirring until blended. Serve with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 906mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.