Sour Cream Potato Soup

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 40 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
This special soup is a true family favorite. I received the recipe from my sister and then passed it on to my daughters. It's perfect served with leftover ham.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups milk, divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives

Directions

  1. In a 3-qt. saucepan over medium heat, combine water, bouillon, potatoes, onion, celery, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add 1-3/4 cups milk. Combine flour with remaining milk; stir to form a smooth paste. Add to soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add a small amount of hot liquid to sour cream; stir to mix. Gradually add to soup, stirring constantly; heat through but do not boil. Add parsley and chives just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 220 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.