Potato Soup

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5-1/2 hours

Recipe by Mary Shivers

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Dec. 11, 2023

I decided to add some character to a basic potato chowder with a jar of roasted red peppers. The extra flavor gives a deliciously different twist to an otherwise ordinary soup. —Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma


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  • Any combination of potatoes will work in this recipe, but russet potatoes hold up best to the heat.
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    Yield:12 servings (3 quarts)
    Prep:20 min
    Cook:5 hours 30 min
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    Ingredients

    • 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (8 cups)
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
    • 1 small celery rib, chopped
    • 6 cups chicken broth
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
    • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
    • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
    • 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
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    Directions

    1. 1
      Place first 9 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until potatoes are tender.
    2. 2
      Mix flour and 1/2 cup cream until smooth; stir into soup. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese and the bacon, cilantro and remaining cream. Cook, covered, on low until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Serve with remaining cheese.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 cup: 289 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 848mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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