SIMPLEST CHEESY POTATO SOUP

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Easy, and with fresh ingredients! Fast and simple, and you control the flavorings. Found this on another site without reference to title or origin.

Provided by LGRM1

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
3 cups chicken broth (NOTE, use vegetable broth to make this vegetarian)
2 cups shredded semisoft cheese (I recommend cheddar jack or colby jack)
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
herbs or spices

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot, heat oil or melt butter, and saute onion and celery until soft.
  • Add potatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Then simmer covered for 10-15 minutes.
  • Puree in a blender, or with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Return soup to pan, stir in cheese, milk and seasonings. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with chopped chives, bacon crumbles, or your favorite topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.9, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 789.6, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 14.7

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