Easy Potato Cheese Soup

19 Reviews

“This is a creamy soup that is satisfying as a main dish, especially when accompanied by buttered sourdough toast.” - by Thyra

Ingredients

8 cups water
6 large potatoes, peeled and sliced paper-thin
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped, with leaves
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons margarine
2 (11 ounce) cans condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup

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Directions

In a large stock pot add water, potatoes, onion, celery and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
Once tender, mash soup with a potato masher, and add butter and cream.
Gradually bring mixture to a simmer. Add condensed cheese soup and blend. Serve while hot.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (11 total)

Calories
362 cal
18%

Fat
16.9 g
26%

Carbs
45 g
15%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (19)

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SHONUFF1968

Oct. 13, 2009

"This is the best and easiest base recipe for the soup I wanted. I substituted a few cups of chicken broth for part of the water, and I diced the potatoes instead of slicing and mashing. I also added c..." See morearrots, garlic to taste, and shredded cheddar. I also chopped up a package of pre-cooked bacon and added it. It was a hit. Everyone had 2 to 3 bowls of it!!"

Candy Wellins

Dec. 29, 2007

"I used half of all the liquids for a thicker, heartier soup. Overall, it's a very easy and tasty soup to make. ..." See more"

lallik1

Jan. 13, 2011

"Great, basic, easy to make with whatever you have on hand! We used cream of mushroom soup b/c it was available & just added various shredded cheeses. For extra seasoning we used half a powder packet o..." See moref Lipton's Onion & Mushroom soup. So good & will make again."

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