GERMAN POTATO CHEESE SOUP

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A rather rich soup, but very delicious. It contains three types of cheese - Cheddar, Swiss, and processed cheese food.

Provided by William Anatooskin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups water
2 ½ cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons chicken soup base
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large carrots, finely chopped
4 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, diced
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup mayonnaise
8 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta)
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
¼ cup dry potato flakes

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, combine water, chicken broth, chicken soup base, black pepper, carrots, diced potatoes, and onions. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add celery and red bell pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Gradually add mayonnaise to hot soup, whisking until smooth. Reduce heat to medium low. Gradually stir in processed cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese; continue stirring until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix in potato flakes. Remove from heat, and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1377 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

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