Simplestcheesypotatosoup Recipes

EASY CHEESY POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Dice the peeled potatoes into about 3/4" pieces.
• Place the diced potatoes in a pot with the 4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are nice and tender.
• While potatoes cook, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Add the chopped green onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
• Whisk the flour, celery seeds and paprika into the butter/green onions and stir constantly until a smooth paste. Gradually stir in the ff half and half. Stir frequently until mixture begins to thicken.
• Add the hot cooked potatoes and both into the creamy mixture; stir well.
• With a slotted spoon remove 1 or 2 cups of the potatoes and set them aside.
• Use a stick blender or blender or food processor to blend the soup in the pot.
• Return the blended mixture and reserved 1 or 2 cups of potatoes to the pot.
• Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper.
• Stir and cook (but do NOT allow to boil) until cheese is melted smooth and well-mixed.
• Serve.
• Garnish with some green onion tops, if desired.

SIMPLE SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes and ginger in large saucepan. Pour in chicken stock and water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes have softened, about 30 minutes.
• Puree potatoes and lime juice in a food processor, or with a hand blender until smooth. Return soup to saucepan and stir in milk or cream as desired; heat until warmed through.

CHEESY POTATO SOUP II

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onions and celery in the butter for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
• Stir in the water and potatoes, bring to a boil and then simmer until the potatoes are tender. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the flour and the milk and stir well until the flour is mostly dissolved. Pour this into the soup slowly, stirring constantly, until soup has thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the parsley.