Best-Ever Potato Soup Recipe

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You'll be surprised at the taste of this rich, cheesy concoction - it's not a typical potato soup. I came up with the recipe after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. -Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania

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Best-Ever Potato Soup Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 bacon strips, diced
  • 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon each celery seed, salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups 2% milk
  • 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Add the potatoes, broth, carrot, onion, parsley, celery seed, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted and the soup is heated through. Garnish with green onions if desired. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 250 calories, 13 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 823 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Best-Ever Potato Soup in Quick Cooking January/February 1999, p31

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Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2012 by deedubb

Too easy..too delicious...to die for. The next go round i'd like to add brocolli. I lowered the fat content by using skim milk. I even sprinkled some shredded provolone and chedder. Total comfort food. THANK YOU COLEEN MORRISSEY!


Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2012 by chrissherman

This IS the best potato soup ever, a family favorite!


Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by Renee97

This is the best potato soup I have ever had and a staple recipe for me!


Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2012 by SMEE

Yes! Best ever potato soup!


Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by ekatiakarpova

Wow, very tasty! But I always very carefull with Velveeta so I put less amount of it because I am always afraid to get very cheesy.


Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2011 by kcsings2much

I usually love potato soup but my husband (who loves this recipe) made this for us twice and both times I thought it tasted just awful! I'm not sure if it was the processed cheese or if the potatoes were just too starchy...I know he would give this a 5 star rating but I guess not everyone has the same tastebuds! :)


Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by trishaloo

This was delicious. I added some of the bacon grease to the initial broth and used an 8 oz bag of shredded sharp cheddar for the cheese. I excluded the carrot and green onions. Will definitely make this again.


Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by janelle.r303

this recipe is so good. It is very easy to make. I added more bacon and cheese and it was more of a cheese soup rather than more of a potato soup. Excellent!! Seriously is the best potato soup ever


Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by poptartsrock

Simple and quick to make. Of course more bacon is always better! I'm going to try half beef broth half chicken broth next time.


Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by jane428

YUM!! So good and easy.

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