Monday, February 7, 2011

Easiest Ever Potato Cheese Soup

The easiest ever potato cheese soup is a great way to use of leftover mashed potatoes.  Creamy, hearty comfort food recipe. One of my favorite frugal soup recipes.

leftover mashed potatoes

Easy Potato Cheese Soup Recipe

I started making my potato cheese soup this way when I was left with a big pan of mashed potatoes from the night before. I just couldn't bare to toss them, so I made them into my favorite soup. It is so easy. Now I make an enormous amount knowing I will make soup with the leftovers.


First, start off with a good amount of left over mashed potatoes. I have a family of six so you may need less.

You then need a can of chicken broth or some made from bullion and water. Milk or half and half  and cheddar cheese. I like sharp cheddar.
Mix the can of chicken broth into the potatoes stirring until hot. Then add the milk or half and half about 2 cups. Season with salt and pepper but the cheese is salty so you don't need much. I used both half and half and milk so it wasn't too fattening. Heat until bubbly. If you like it thick, like I do, add some flour and water and reheat to bubbling. Just before serving add the cheese until melted.

I forgot to snap a pic all nicely served in a bowl. You can see from the pan that my family loves it.
Check out more of our frugal soup recipes.

14 comments:

  1. Yummy! My girls would love this recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  2. It's definitely soup weather here today. Yours sounds delicious! Great way to use up some leftovers too. Mimi

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  3. Wow ~ sound absolutely yummy. I am going to have to try this with left over mashies ;-)

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  4. Thanks for sharing. I will remember this recipe next time we have leftover mashed potatoes.

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  5. MMMMM! This looks great... I will def. try this recipe out!!! Hugs,Mica

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  6. Oh, this sounds delicious and I think I'll try your recipe. It's a great way to use leftovers.

    Thanks for leaving a comment at my blog. I hope you try the butter tart recipe sometime...they are goood!

    Have a great evening!

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  7. I'm reading this at 6:45 am...and I want some...it looks so good...warm and creamy...and tummy filling!!!
    Have a wonderful day!!!

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  8. This sounds so good. I love potato soup!

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  9. This sounds great! What a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes!

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  10. what a great idea.. i love potato soup and always have left over mashed potatos. I bet the half and half makes it really good. Will be trying this,, thanks for sharing.

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  11. Baked Potato Soup is my favorite! I'll def have to try this next time around!

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  12. I've been going through your recipes this morning and they are all delicious sounding and looking! Thanks for sharing, Elaine. There's more than a few that I'd like to try one day soon! :)
    Best,
    Gloria

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  13. oh my goodness!!! Thanks for sharing on Wildcrafting Wednesday!

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  14. What a great idea for leftover mashed potatoes! Sounds so good. I'm going to pin this so I don't forget!

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