Originally Posted by
athomenow
This is the easiest potato soup recipe.
Peel potatoes and chunk them up
Diced celery, diced onions and I like carrots so I shred them
Cover with chicken broth to cook until tender.
I add one can of evaporated milk and half a stick of butter.
Salt and Pepper to taste
Add potato flakes to thicken as desired.
We like crumbled sausage and cheese on it with finished. Serve with sourdough crutons.
I don't measure anything because it depends on how much I want to make. I don't like it leftover so we usually just make enough for lunch.
I pretty much use the same recipe except I usually don't add carrots - I add lots of celery and onions - when I want clam chowder - I just make the same and add clams to the mix.
Anyway, after sauteing the celery onion mix - I add water, canned milk (or regular milk - depending on what I have) then I cut all my potatoes into uniform little cubes - add salt pepper and butter. Usually cooks for about 45 mins - when the potatoes are soft.
I always make homemade croutons to go with it. I cube up leftover bread (french or sourdough are the best) then melt butter and garlic together - then pour the mix over the cubes - place in the oven about 400 for about 10-15mins -make sure and turn them and keep an eye on them. This really makes the soup way better. Hope this helps.