CHEESY POTATO SOUP

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I found this recipe in one of my favorite cookbooks, "Texas Cookin' - Lone Star Style" and changed it up just a bit. This soup is creamy and delicious! I made it for my DH because he had some dental work done. He normally is not a big soup fan, but he loved this recipe!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cups water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
1/4 cup butter
4 ounces Velveeta cheese, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1/8 cup finely chopped onion
1/8 cup finely chopped celery, optional
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 slices crisp-fried bacon, crumbled
chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine potatoes, water and bouillon granules in a soup pot.
  • ~NOTE~You might need to add just a little bit more water to barely cover potatoes.
  • Cook, covered, until potatoes are tender.
  • Add butter, Velveeta, sour cream, onions, celery, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Heat until cheese melts, stirring frequently.
  • Ladle into soup bowls.
  • Sprinkle with bacon and chives on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 947.1, Fat 64.2, SaturatedFat 37.9, Cholesterol 174.2, Sodium 1981.4, Carbohydrate 75, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 12.5, Protein 21.2

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