Red Skin Potato Soup

Submitted by teresas

"This recipe is from my Daughter's Mother in law. It is the best of the best. Please try it."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 8 red potatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 small onions, Chopped
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons flour
• 8 ounces chicken breasts, cooked
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 1 cup half-and-half cream (or milk for less fat)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
• salt & pepper

directions

1. Cut potatoes (do not peel) in 1/4 and simmer in water in large pot till tender, then drain and set aside.
2. In the same pot, melt 1 Tbl. butter, add onions and saute' till soft.
3. Mash flour with the rest of the butter, then add to pot, mix in the broth, stirring till it thickens (add about 1-2 more Tbls. of the flour if desired) mixture will not be very thick.
4. Mashed the potatoes until smooth, leaving some chunks.
5. Add to broth with chopped chicken. Stir till well mixed and simmer 20 minutes. Add sour cream, 1/2 & 1/2 and seasonings.
6. Simmer till heated. Before serving stir in grated cheese.

Reviews

[FDADELKARIM]

I thought the chicken didn't really go with the rest of the soup. This would probably be better with bacon. Made for Zaar Stars Tag

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

a couple of adjustments were made for this delicious soup, I added in 2 tablespoons fresh garlic and 2 teaspoons crushed chili flakes in with the onion, thanks for sharing Teresa my DH enjoyed this very much!

 

[Nimz_]

This is just wonderful. So rich and filling. I love potato skins so I knew I was going to love this. I made as directed and didn't think it needed any of the flour. It was nice and thick. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful soup.

 

[weekend cooker]

Very good soup Teresa :) . The only adjustment I made was I only had 1 onion, though it was a large one.. to keep the onion flavor I added a 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder to this, with the onion. Flavors were nice. Great soup on a cold day .

 

[duonyte]

This was really good. I did peel my potatoes, as I have learned that I just don't like the peel left on it. Also, I did not notice the recipe contained chicken - so did not add anything. I was able to reduce a bit of the butter by sprinkling the flour right onto the onion and stirring until it was fully incorporated, then adding the broth. The sour cream really added a lot to the flavor. I need to remember to add a bay leaf next time, I think that also adds a nice dimension to this type of soup.