Potato and Cheese Soup

Name: Potato and Cheese Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 5 cups diced peeled potatoes; 2 large carrots, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules or 1-1/2 vegetable bouillon cubes; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped; 1 cup mayonnaise; 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1/4 cup mashed potato flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Few things are more comforting on a cool night than a steaming bowl of rich, creamy homemade soup. My mother has a great soup recipe and it is delicious.—Bethany Thayer, Troutville, Virginia

Ingredients

4 cups water
2-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
5 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 large carrots, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules or 1-1/2 vegetable bouillon cubes
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup mashed potato flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in celery and red pepper; simmer for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in mayonnaise until blended. Add cheeses; stir until melted. Add potato flakes and pepper; mix well. Remove from the heat; let stand for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 341 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 749mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Potato Cheese Soup in Light & Tasty February/March 2004

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codeace

Nov 24, 2013

Confused I have the recipe book this is supposed to be in same picture and name so I came on here to check reviews before I made it the recipes don't even come near each other completly different
especker

Jan 6, 2009

I made this ahead of time for a party and kept it warm in the crockpot. I thickened it up with more potato flakes. Everyone absolutely raved about it! A truly delicious recipe!