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Glenda...Potato Soup Recipe Request

15 years ago

Glenda,

Hi, don't you have a to die for potato soup? I thought I read that in an old post. If so I would love to have it if you'd share it. My neighbor is going on vacation and just gave me two quarts of half and half, plus other things. Need to do something with this half n half. Thanks.

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jessyf
15 years ago
Anything goes great with 1/2 and 1/2! Mmmmm salmon chowder....
becky_ca
15 years ago
Here's a couple for you - my family in particular loves the one with sausage.

Becky

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Sausage & Potato Soup

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 large baking potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds) -- peeled and cubed
1 1/2 pounds kielbasa -- sliced
2 stalks celery -- sliced
2 medium carrots -- sliced
1 medium onion -- chopped
1/2 small head cabbage -- thinly sliced
2 chicken bouillon cube (or sub 2 cups broth
for 2 cups water)
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup half and half
1 cup light sour cream
6 1/2 cups water -- divided

1. In 4-quart saucepan over high heat, heat potatoes and 3 cups water to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Do not drain - using hand mixer, puree potatoes and water.

2. In 8-quart Dutch oven or saucepot over medium-high heat, cook kielbasa, stirring frequently, until browned. Add celery, carrots, onion and cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in pureed potatoes, bouillon, marjoram, salt, pepper and another 3 1/2 cups water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes.

3. Stir in half-and-half and sour cream; heat through. (Do not boil, or mixture may curdle.)
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Leek and Potato Soup

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups potatoes -- peeled and sliced
1 1/2 cups leeks, white and light green parts only -- sliced
3 cups chicken stock
salt to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon chives -- minced
salt and white pepper -- to taste

Simmer the potatoes and leeks in the chicken stock with the salt, partially covered, for 40 to 50 minutes until they are tender. Puree the soup in an electric blender. Stir in the cream. Season to taste. Serve in hot soup cups and garnish with minced chives.

Source:
"Michael Salinger - SRJC Instructor"

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1 cup chopped onion
2 cups cubed potatoes
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2 soup cans of milk (use half and half)
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Here is another T&T. No reason you couldn't sun half-n-half for the milk.

Baked Potato Soup
All the flavors of a loaded baked potato come together in this rich, creamy soup.
4 baking potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1 cup (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3/4 cup chopped green onions, divided
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Linda
sapphires
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you all very much. Yum!
Sapphires

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