French Fried Potato Cheese Soup

Submitted by mary winecoff

"This recipe is from a Junior League cookbook. My boys like this during the cold winter months and I like it because it is quick and easy. I have used 2% or even skim milk in this recipe."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen french fries
• 1 1⁄2 cups hot water
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 2 teaspoons onion salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups milk
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, chopped

directions

1. Combine potatoes, water, bouillon, onion salt, paprika and pepper in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a bowl and reduce heat.
3. Simmer, covered, for 8 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
4. Beat with a mixer until smooth.
5. Add milk and soup and mix well.
6. Cook until heated through.
7. Add cheese gradually, stirring over medium heat until melted after each addition.
8. Do not boil.

Reviews

[jbfbs]

This recipe was awsome! and so simple to prepare..Less than 15 to 20 min. It was sooo gooood!!! I used a croissant for my choice of bread to go with this soup. I highly recomment the soup...

 

[seesko]

This is a great soup. I made as is except I added broccoli. It was very simple to put together and very yummy. I used tater tots for the fries cause that is all I had. Served with garlic/cheese buns. Thanks Mary. Made for bevytag 2008.