Saturday, February 25, 2012

Fast and Easy Potato Soup


If you have a hankerin' for a rich, creamy, hearty stick-to-your-ribs soup that doesn't take all afternoon to make... This is your recipe! I adapted it from a Gooseberry version...
My modifications are in the parenthesis.

  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1-1 1/2 cup of left over mashed potatoes (I had to use a package of instant, prepared)
  • (I added a can of sliced potatoes, drained)
  • 10-3/4 oz. cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups of milk (I used one cup of half and half and two cups of skim milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt ( I used cracked black pepper instead. There is plenty of salt in the instant potatoes and canned soup)
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. reserving drippings. Saute' onion in drippings; drain. Combine remaining ingredients in a large sauce pan. Crumble in bacon; stir in onion. Simmer until heated through.
Serves 4 without the modifications.



I had this everyday for lunch last week! It just got better and better.


19 comments:

Melissa said...

We had potato soup this week too - it is the best stuff, isn't it? I wish I could stop with one bowl.

Blooming Rose Musings said...

This sounds so good! Perfect for a weekend of getting chores done on Saturday and watching the Oscars on Sunday. This really sounds yummy...and I happen to have left over mashed potatos in the fridge. Thank you!

Blondie's Journal said...

I've never made potato soup before and I do love it from having it in restaurants. This looks like a great recipe, Liz! Thanks so much!

XO,
Jane

Lisa said...

Yum! I haven't made potato soup in a while. I love that this recipe is so simple and easy. This is a great lunch recipe.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh it sounds soooooooo good. I love potato soup. I need to try this. See you soon. Hugs, Marty

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

MMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm

Thanks so much for this recipe! And it looks so pretty in the gorgeous blue and white china!!!!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Sounds yummy. Thanks for sharing.

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

Liz, this looks fantastic!!!! It is so cold here right now that a bowl of your adapted version sounds really wonderful!!! Off to the ballet instead...and with a warm coat. Maybe a bowl of soup afterwards?

Thanks for the recipe!!!!

xxx
Becky

acorn hollow said...

yummm
cathy

Sherri B. said...

Thank you for this super easy recipe, while I was reading through it, I could picture putting clams in it...Don't you think it could make a quick chowder too? xo

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

You changed the FCF button...I still have the other one! I think it is cute....going to update ...soon, promise!

LindyLouMac said...

Sounds tasty, I like the idea of adding the bacon to a potato soup.
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Ricki Treleaven said...

I love potato soup and I would like to try your recipe! :D

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xo,
Ricki Jill

Two Cottages And Tea said...

Thanks for the recipe. I'm going to try it as soon as we get home from our trip to Florida. It will be perfect for a cold winter day.
Nancy

Miss Gracie's House said...

I love potato soup...that does sound easy...I'll have to try adding mashed potatoes.
Rene

Linda (More Fun Less Laundry) said...

This looks so delicious and easy too which is definitely the way I like my recipes! I'm hoping to join your Friday party this week. Linda

Audrey said...

We love potato soup ... must try this. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate you stopping by Timeless Treasures and leaving a nice comment and becoming a follower.
Blessings.
Audrey Z. Timeless Treasures.
http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/

Tales of Whimsy said...

YUM! Your table is always sooo lovely.

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh, I made potato soup too! Great minds, right? Your table setting is beautiful too.