Miss Rhoda's Hearty Potato Soup

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"This is the perfect soup for a winter meal. It always will be warm,creamy, cheesy, & delicious!!! Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 5 lbs russet potatoes or 5 lbs yukon gold potatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 16 ounces sour cream
• 1 quart half-and-half cream
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 lb Velveeta cheese (more if desired)
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoned pepper

• Garnishes (optional)

• grated cheddar cheese (optional)
• crumbled bacon (optional)
• chives (optional)

directions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until cooked down & tender.
2. Pour off water, reserving 1in. of the potato water.
3. Saute onion in stick butter until tender.
4. Add to potatoes & water.
5. Stir in sour cream, half & half, soups, & Velveeta cheese.
6. Cook some more & add pepper and more half & half to thicken if desired.
7. Simmer on low, stirring often for about 30-45 minutes.
8. Serve with garnishes, if desired.

Reviews

[Montagnaia]

I made this for the first time and my family + 1 guest inhaled it! Easy to make and the garnishes made a pretty presentation.