potato soup

[ummali]

Anyone have a good pork free recipe, thanks in advance.

[C_Florentine]

This is the recipe that I use for potato soup:

http://www.food.com/recipe/ocharleys-loaded-potato-soup-18599

I add spices to my liking, but I mostly follow the recipe.  The only pork is the bacon topping, but you can use turkey bacon.  I top mine with cheddar cheese, sour cream, bacon, chives, and some hot sauce.  My husband eats it up!!

[pandamom268]

I forgot to add that the secret to any potato soup that's not thick enough, rich enough, or just not coming together well is adding a little instant mashed potatoes. Kind of a cheater trick but it can really help!

ing Charizma77:

Quoting pandamom268:

I make a mean potato soup. Everyone who tries it raves about it. I don't have a recipe though. Here's what I do:

Scrub some potatoes, cut them into quarters and boil them. Add chicken bouillon to taste. Add cut up yellow onions and LEEKS. I usually throw in some butter or butter flavoring. Then I gradually whisk in Instant Non Fat Dry Milk ie. dehydrated milk (about two pouches). I also usually mix in some Fat Free Half and Half (or low fat) for additional richness. I usually simmer it slowly over a couple of hours, so the potatoes start to break into smaller pieces but don't completely disintegrate. I generally only add some parsley for additional seasoning. The food simmering together (don't forget the bouillon) is all you need. My version is low fat but you'd never know the difference. However, making it with full fat ingredients would result in an even thicker, richer soup.

I know this isn't a real recipe so anyone with questions, feel free to ask!

Sounds awesome

[copperswifey]

Here is a healthier verson of a cheesy potato soup :)

Ingredients:

1white onion, diced (2 cups)
1cup minced celery
1Tbsp. minced garlic
2Tbsp. all-purpose flour
6cups peeled and diced russet potatoes (2 lb.)
1Tbsp. dry mustard
2tsp. paprika

STIR IN:

3cups low-sodium chicken broth
1Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1tsp. Tabasco sauce
4cups shredded sharp Cheddar
2cups half-and-half
Salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
Minced scallions

Directions:

Add 2Tbsp. of canola oil to a heated skillet. 
Add onion, celery, and garlic to drippings in pot and sweat over medium heat until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes. Add potatoes, dry mustard, and paprika; cook, stirring to coat potatoes, 1 minute. Stir in broth, Worcestershire, and Tabasco. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, partially covered, until potatoes are soft, 10–15 minutes. Coarsely mash potatoes, then stir in Cheddar and half-and-half until Cheddar is melted, 2 minutes. Remove soup from heat; season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
Garnish servings with and scallions.

Suggestion: A hint of Tabasco sauce adds a spicy kick to the cheese and potatoes

[copperswifey]

That is a great idea! I never would have thought of doing that. Thanks! :)

Quoting pandamom268:

I forgot to add that the secret to any potato soup that's not thick enough, rich enough, or just not coming together well is adding a little instant mashed potatoes. Kind of a cheater trick but it can really help!

 

ing Charizma77:

Quoting pandamom268:

I make a mean potato soup. Everyone who tries it raves about it. I don't have a recipe though. Here's what I do:

Scrub some potatoes, cut them into quarters and boil them. Add chicken bouillon to taste. Add cut up yellow onions and LEEKS. I usually throw in some butter or butter flavoring. Then I gradually whisk in Instant Non Fat Dry Milk ie. dehydrated milk (about two pouches). I also usually mix in some Fat Free Half and Half (or low fat) for additional richness. I usually simmer it slowly over a couple of hours, so the potatoes start to break into smaller pieces but don't completely disintegrate. I generally only add some parsley for additional seasoning. The food simmering together (don't forget the bouillon) is all you need. My version is low fat but you'd never know the difference. However, making it with full fat ingredients would result in an even thicker, richer soup.

I know this isn't a real recipe so anyone with questions, feel free to ask!

Sounds awesome

[pandamom268]

Mmmm You describe it so well. I'll have to try the dry mustard! The paprika I've tried before and forgot all about it. TY

Quoting copperswifey:

Here is a healthier verson of a cheesy potato soup :)

Ingredients:

1white onion, diced (2 cups)
1cup minced celery
1Tbsp. minced garlic
2Tbsp. all-purpose flour
6cups peeled and diced russet potatoes (2 lb.)
1Tbsp. dry mustard
2tsp. paprika

STIR IN:

3cups low-sodium chicken broth
1Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1tsp. Tabasco sauce
4cups shredded sharp Cheddar
2cups half-and-half
Salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
Minced scallions

Directions:

Add 2Tbsp. of canola oil to a heated skillet. 
Add onion, celery, and garlic to drippings in pot and sweat over medium heat until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes. Add potatoes, dry mustard, and paprika; cook, stirring to coat potatoes, 1 minute. Stir in broth, Worcestershire, and Tabasco. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, partially covered, until potatoes are soft, 10–15 minutes. Coarsely mash potatoes, then stir in Cheddar and half-and-half until Cheddar is melted, 2 minutes. Remove soup from heat; season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
Garnish servings with and scallions.

Suggestion: A hint of Tabasco sauce adds a spicy kick to the cheese and potatoes

[gmadiane]

I dont but I love potato soup

[suetoo]

Add corn instead, use beef broth, or veggie broth if not vegan. Sauté the onion in olive oil and butter, yum

[Bmat]

I make it as my mother did, but I don't know if anyone else would like it as well.

boil potatoes and pour off most of the water, mash a bit with a potato masher,  add chopped onion and celery and milk, cook until veggies are soft. season with salt and pepper. Mom always added a pat of butter, but I don't, and I sometimes mix in powdered milk for extra body and nutrition.