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Creamy Potato Soup

Author Alyssa Rivers
Servings 12
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Course Dinner, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts water for boiling potatoes
  • 8 potatoes diced
  • 4 cans chicken broth
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups colby-monterey jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup bacon bit
  • 1/4 green onion

Instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes for about 8-10 minutes or until tender.
  2. In a large pot, add the broth, onions, salt, pepper, and water.  Let is simmer on medium low.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the 2 sticks of butter.  Whisk in the 3/4 cup flour and add to your broth mixture slowly.
  4. Add the heavy cream slowly to thicken.
  5. Let that simmer for 20 minutes and add the potatoes.
  6. Serve with green onions, bacon, and cheese if you'd like!
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Potato Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 20g100%
Cholesterol 97mg32%
Sodium 559mg23%
Potassium 1315mg38%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 8g32%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1074IU21%
Vitamin C 35mg42%
Calcium 235mg24%
Iron 10mg56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.