POTATO CHEESE SOUP WITH SALMON

Potato Cheese Soup with Salmon image

I started cooking for a harvest crew when I was 10 years old. Now, 40 years later, my husband and I live in the heart of a potato-growing area. One year, this recipe won me a prize! -Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups diced celery
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3-1/2 cups sliced peeled uncooked potatoes
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups whole milk, room temperature, divided
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 can (7-1/2 ounces) red sockeye salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add potatoes and broth; cover and cook on low heat until potatoes are tender. Cool slightly., Puree potato mixture in a blender with 2 cups milk. Return to pan; add remaining 1 cup milk, cream, cheese, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and salmon; heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.