Tried and true potato soup recipe?

[Peaceseeker]

I think I have everything I need on hand, I just need some measurements or proportions.  There are SO many recipes online and the ones we have tried just turn out ok.

I am craving a cheesy version but we can add that in to any base recipe you know is good.  I have celery, onion, potatoes, chicken broth, milk or cream, cheddar cheese and bacon.

[unsinkable]

http://www.deepsouthdish.com/2013/01/grandmas-homemade-potato-soup.html#axzz5UxAOoZnK

She has her other potato soups linked right in first paragraph. But this one is a super (souper!) basic one.

[Momto6inIN]

This is a real old school recipe, like on a card and everything, not a link, but it's the best one I've ever tasted hands down. 

[Scarlett]

I don't really have mine written down, which is not like me...I prefer to follow a recipe....but basically I sauté a cup of onions, a cup of celery with a little garlic and half a stick or more of butter.  Then I add about 6 cups of potatoes chopped into bite size pieces.  Cover with water, cook until tender, then add a cup or two of half and half or whole milk and a cup of grated cheese and heat slowly until melted. Bacon crumbles are always a good addition. 

[HomeAgain]

Loaded Potato Soup. We omit the ham but it's so good without it that I never wanted to add it in.

[Scarlett]

Now I am craving potato soup.

 

[lynn]

2 hours ago, Scarlett said:

I don't really have mine written down, which is not like me...I prefer to follow a recipe....but basically I sauté a cup of onions, a cup of celery with a little garlic and half a stick or more of butter.  Then I add about 6 cups of potatoes chopped into bite size pieces.  Cover with water, cook until tender, then add a cup or two of half and half or whole milk and a cup of grated cheese and heat slowly until melted. Bacon crumbles are always a good addition. 

Mine is similar but I use vegetable broth or chicken broth to boil potatoes,  I mash the potatoes a little after 25-30 min.and we like shredded swiss cheese(about a cup). If I can't find shredded i cut up slices and stir e that in.  I always serve it with a good crusty bread.

Edited October 25, 2018 by lynn

[lynn]

2 hours ago, Scarlett said:

I don't really have mine written down, which is not like me...I prefer to follow a recipe....but basically I sauté a cup of onions, a cup of celery with a little garlic and half a stick or more of butter.  Then I add about 6 cups of potatoes chopped into bite size pieces.  Cover with water, cook until tender, then add a cup or two of half and half or whole milk and a cup of grated cheese and heat slowly until melted. Bacon crumbles are always a good addition. 

I will have to remember bacon next time.

[Peaceseeker]

5 hours ago, Scarlett said:

I don't really have mine written down, which is not like me...I prefer to follow a recipe....but basically I sauté a cup of onions, a cup of celery with a little garlic and half a stick or more of butter.  Then I add about 6 cups of potatoes chopped into bite size pieces.  Cover with water, cook until tender, then add a cup or two of half and half or whole milk and a cup of grated cheese and heat slowly until melted. Bacon crumbles are always a good addition. 

Ok this was really helpful.  I pretty much followed your recipe except I used chicken broth instead of water.  Came out great and everyone loves it so I am writing it down in my recipe book.  It is an easy one to commit to memory which is nice also! Thanks every one!

Edited October 25, 2018 by CaliforniaDreamin

[Chelli]

4 hours ago, HomeAgain said:

Loaded Potato Soup. We omit the ham but it's so good without it that I never wanted to add it in.

Best potato soup EVER!!! 

Every time I make it people are practically licking their bowls and begging for the recipe.

[Bambam]

I like the Pioneer Woman's recipe - https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/perfect-potato-soup/

I like the carrots in there - I think it adds a nice flavor. 

[KungFuPanda]

I like to sauté all of my potatoes and veggies in bacon fat (butter works too) until they’re nearly soft. Then I sprinkle a few tablespoons of flour over them and mix until it’s smooth and the oils are absorbed. Next I add the milk (often I donhalf milk half chicken broth). After that’s heated til bubbly, I remove some liquid and combine it with sour cream; whisk til smooth and return to the broth (if you want your soup thicker, add some flour to the sour cream/broth mix before whisking.) 

I add toppings when serving. We do bacon, cheese, and scallions. 

I know this doesn’t give you amounts, but you have to keep tasting potato soup along the way and adding little bits of salt and pepper until it’s right.  I think onions matter a lot and if your family is onion-adverse, it’s ok to purée them so they don’t see them. ?

[KungFuPanda]

I’m in editing time-out, but wanted to add that a pinch of cayenne powder makes a difference. It’s not enough to make it hot, or even register that it’s there, but it magically elevates the flavor a bit.

Go slow and taste often!

[ThisIsTheDay]

15 hours ago, Bambam said:

I like the Pioneer Woman's recipe - https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/perfect-potato-soup/

I like the carrots in there - I think it adds a nice flavor. 

 

This is our favorite too.