EASY CHEESY POTATO SOUP

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Make and share this Easy Cheesy Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped green onion, can save some tops for garnish
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon spanish smoked paprika
4 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 lb American cheese or 1 lb mild cheddar cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Dice the peeled potatoes into about 3/4" pieces.
  • Place the diced potatoes in a pot with the 4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are nice and tender.
  • While potatoes cook, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Add the chopped green onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the flour, celery seeds and paprika into the butter/green onions and stir constantly until a smooth paste. Gradually stir in the ff half and half. Stir frequently until mixture begins to thicken.
  • Add the hot cooked potatoes and both into the creamy mixture; stir well.
  • With a slotted spoon remove 1 or 2 cups of the potatoes and set them aside.
  • Use a stick blender or blender or food processor to blend the soup in the pot.
  • Return the blended mixture and reserved 1 or 2 cups of potatoes to the pot.
  • Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Stir and cook (but do NOT allow to boil) until cheese is melted smooth and well-mixed.
  • Serve.
  • Garnish with some green onion tops, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 928.3, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.3, Protein 16.7

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