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Potato Cheese Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Shauna PHOTO BY: didier

"A rich potato soup that also has carrot, onion and celery. The chicken base also contributes to it's complex flavor. Chicken base is a strong reduction of chicken stock that is normally sold in a resealable plastic jar and should be kept refrigerated."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 15 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 potatoes - peeled and cubed
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • water to cover
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 4 cups milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chicken soup base
  • 8 ounces processed cheese food, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot over high heat, combine the potatoes and carrot with water to cover and boil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender.
  2. In a separate large skillet over medium heat, saute the celery and onion in the margarine for about 10 minutes.
  3. Drain all but about 2 cups of the water from the potatoes and carrots and replace with milk. Reduce heat to low and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Transfer the onion and celery mixture to the pot and stir in the chicken soup base. Heat slowly, then add the cheese. Allow the cheese to melt, stirring all together well.
  5. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the 1/2 cup milk and pour into the soup. Mix well until thickened.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2002 by LYDIAPS
Everyone loved it! I added 1 cup of shredded cheese, because we love cheese and I recommend... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2006 by JessicaAnne
Fabulous! We didn't even need to add the cornstarch, as the starch from the potatoes we used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2006 by gina
I made this tonight. It was awesome. I will for sure make it again. It's a keeper. I put a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by TOOTERBELL
This is very good soup. It's a little time-consuming with all the chopping involved. It's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2007 by JENNYLYN1
I hate to admit how much I like Velveeta!! I'm sure this would be great with regular cheddar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by Brian E
We just had 16 inches of snow today and we thought this soup would be perfect for this cold... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by CUCINACOOK
This recipe was awesome!! I followed the recipe as given, except I added more cheese including... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by Lauri
I made this soup yesterday and after tweeking it, it came out great. I ended up adding a whole... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2007 by Liz
This soup is delicious. I did add some extra cheese and some crumbled bacon to it. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by Chef Emily
Great tasting! Okay texture, a little bit too mu