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Creamy Potato Soup {Quick & Easy}

Creamy potato soup recipe that is quick and easy to make
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 386cal
Author: Melissa
Cost: $10

Materials

  • 4 large potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 small onion peeled and chopped
  • 15 oz. sweet corn drained
  • 15 oz. cream-style corn
  • 10 oz. Cream of Celery Soup or Cream of Potato Soup
  • 6 cups milk - 2% or whole
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground pepper
  • 8 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Serving suggestions: Chopped Chives crackers, and/or bread

Instructions

  • Boil the potatoes in water until somewhat tender (about 10 minutes), and drain
  • While the potatoes are boiling, place butter in a large soup pot over medium heat to melt
  • Add the onion and cook until tender and translucent
  • Add the potato soup to the tender onions and mix them together
  • Add the drained corn, cream-style corn, tender, milk, and seasonings - mix well
  • Fold in drained potatoes
  • Bring the soup to a boil
  • Add the lid, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so the milk does not scald on the bottom
  • Set out a bowl of shredded cheese to serve with the soup
  • Serve with your favorite crackers or bread

Notes

* the cheese is important, as it is used as a thickening agent

How do I Store Cream of Potato Soup?

Store this soup covered and in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in a saucepan or soup pot over low/medium heat, stirring pretty often so the milk does not scald
. Nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 386cal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 1096mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 634IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 453mg | Iron: 2mg