Hearty Potato Soup Recipe

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2013 by qgal

This was a hit with even the kids :) Nothing better on a cold snowy day than this type of soup .. make it as thick as you like and I even added a few pinches of bacon bits to jazz it up. Simply delicious !!

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2013 by ghostetler

Good basic recipe. Made it for simplicity as husband wasn't feeling well. Made as described it was a bit on the bland side - not bad at all, just bland. Added more salt and pepper, some diced ham, and topped with cheddar cheese.

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2012 by MoonieMa

My family LOVED this soup! (saute onions in butter until tender) This might be the key, really brings out the flavor. One of our new favorites.

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2012 by truejoie

We are watching what we eat and since this recipe is not full of bacon, cheese, sour cream, etc, it was a good choice. My husband summed it up best- "good without being too good". I followed other reviewers advice and used chicken broth for about half of the water. Instead of draining off the liquid and seperating the vegetables, I made up the white sauce in other small saucepan as someone else had suggested. I left out probably only about 2 or 3 cups of the liquid before mixing it all together.

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2012 by PatsCookin

My sister-in-law is visiting and she said her favorite soup is potato so I tried this one tonight. It was very good, but seemed to need a little more seasoning for my taste. I added a tablespoon of dried parsley, a cube of chicken bouillon and some homemade bacon bits. It was delicious. I'll be making this one again.

Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2012 by dklinkow

The best potatoe soup recipie I have ever tried. This will be favorite for years to come. I used yukon gold potatoes and subsituted 3 cups chicken broth and 5 cups water.

Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2012 by millsma

Good recipe - however, for my taste I felt it needed some extra seasoning. I added granulated garlic and shakes of thyme and sage. Pureed about half the soup with a submersion blender, leaving some pieces of vegetables intact. Lastly, added 6-8 oz of Velveeta cheese. Used about 4 cups of the remaining broth. Nice creamy consistency. Perfect fall/winter soup.

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2012 by blhenn

ehhh this was all right. It seemed to lack spice and flavor to me, our 4 year old son would not eat it and he eats everything. My husband is the only one who liked it.

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2012 by LuT

When I make this my 12 year old grandson is delighted. It is one of the few dishes that he says "yea" to. I make it 'as is' but do use at least 2 cups of reserved liquid. I also find it a great way to use the leaves of the celery.

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2012 by dzz1qy

Good soup and even better topped with cheese. Will make this again.

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2012 by blonde62

I have used this recipe for years now and I love it. The only changes I have made is that I use only 3 stalks of celery, a very small onion, whole milk and I add 1 1/2 cups of sharp cheese. Love this recipe.

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2012 by CPhllps

I love this soup, it is hearty and great on cold winter days. I add garlic powder and ham or bacon.

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2011 by cmkbf

Delicious! The only thing i did different was saute some green bell pepper with the onion- and instead of draining the water from the potato's, I left as is and after i added in the flour to the saute I stired in the milk until it was mixed well with the other ingredients and then dumped it all in the potato's and let it simmer for about half an hour- added some bacon and it was perfect!-

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2011 by cmkbf

Delicious!!!!

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2011 by peanut28

love it this was in the first taste of home my mom got as a child i grew up eating it love. keep up warm in the inside!! now my 1 year old little girl will eat it its a must!!!

Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2011 by elaineshorses

I have made this recipe again and will continue to do so. I did fry up some bacon and used the food processor to cut up the onions and celery.

Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by Lonefeather

You cannot go wrong with this recipe, it's very adaptable, quick to make, and absolutely delicious!

Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2011 by loribpalmer

This recipe is so easy to make and so delicious! My husband asks for it frequently! I added in some bacon at the end, and topped it with shredded cheddar cheese for some extra flavor, but it still tastes delicious without it! You will not be disappointed with this one!

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2011 by LovesESS

When my dad was alive he made this soup as he subscribed to Taste of Home. When he died I took all his books and make this during the winter. It brings back good memories and the souple is delicious! I top it off with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Yummy!!

Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2011 by karvol

I love this recipe , I've added assorted vegetables to it a few times, and always some shredded Velveeta melted in the pot.

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2011 by Nutmeg04222

this is such an easy recipe and delicious. I've made it several times exactly as written and sometimes have added bacon or ham and everyone loves it either way.

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by misssixx

This was GREAT the kids loved it. I will make this over and over....

Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2011 by jkenny130

this soup is delicious! I added a little bacon to add a little more flavor. This is a real winner!

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by TINA.AISEL

I love the adaptability of this soup. My daughters are vegetarians, but not the rest of the family. I put a scoop of cubed ham in the bottom of my bowl, my daughter adds Franks Hot Sauce. Everyone is satisfied.

Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2010 by debrichter

Just had this for dinner tonight and the whole family loved it. Sprinkled some bacon and cheese on top, was awesome!

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2010 by Substitute everything

This soup has a nice, homemade taste. I adjusted the roux a little to make the soup thicker. What a good recipe. I just added crumbled bacon on top. Perfect! Nutritionally balanced too.

Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2010 by Jessica2783

This is delicious! The only thing I would change is to cook the celery for a bit before adding the potatoes and carrots. The first time I made this soup the carrots and potatoes were turning into mush while the celery was still crunchy.

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2010 by NJPickleFiend

This was possibly one of the best dishes I've ever had! It's great to add to, like adding pieces of chicken or cheese, and so simple to make! And it tastes great even as leftovers prepped in the microwave!

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2010 by mommie2001

My 8 year old twins can be very picky about their food. But, they ask me to make this soup at least once a week. My daughter's words, "it is delectable". As a working mother, it is very simple and quick to make. Tha taste is absolutely wonderful. This recipe, I would have to say, is my family's all time favorite.

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2009 by CatherineBennet

I have tried many different recipes for potato soup and each time I come back to this one being our favorite.

Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2009 by woni

Re: Hearty Potatoe Soup

I've been making this soup ever since it was published by Taste of Home years ago. My husband requests it every winter.

Woni,

Louisiana

Reviewed on May. 22, 2009 by beecuzican_PA

Well, I'd have to say this recipe would surely fit your request, and I am kind of partial to it...Wardie's Potato Soup And you can find a review here:  Review of Wardie's Potato Soup

Reviewed on May. 22, 2009 by catdog69

hi barbyblue3, did u ever find a receipe for thick creamy potato soup? I am looking too! thanks

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by barbyblue3

Hi, I'm looking for a great receipe for thick, creamy, potatoe soup. One that I can simmer in my crockpot all day. there are a lot of recepies for potatoe soups, but most of them are thin, watery broths. I'm looking for something that's more homeade and hearty. can you help me?