This big batch of potato soup is perfect for a potluck dinner or office party. Condensed soups make the soup a breeze to prepare and cook, and they add excellent flavor. Just cook the potatoes in water and then add the condensed soups, seasonings, melted cheese, and milk and heat. The recipe is easy and versatile, and it’s always a hit!
Recipe Variations
- Meat: Add meat to the soup to make it hearty and more satisfying as a main dish. Try browned and drained sausage, chorizo, or ground beef. Or add cooked crumbled bacon, leftover chicken or turkey, or diced ham to the soup.
- Vegetables: Try sautéed shallots or onions, thinly sliced fennel, or scallions. Corn is also an excellent addition, or add steamed peas and carrots.
- Blended: Use an immersion blender or masher to mash the potatoes slightly, giving the soup a smoother texture.
Quick and Easy Potato Soup
This semi-homemade potato soup is satisfying and perfect for parties and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Soup Recipes
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds potatoes, peeled, diced, about 8 medium
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 10 3/4-ounce can cream of celery soup
- 1 can 10 3/4-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can 10 3/4-ounce can cream of onion soup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 16 ounces cubed Velveeta cheese or “Classic Melts” shredded cheese blend
- 4 ounces unsalted butter or margarine
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk (or light cream, or half-and-half)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Put the diced potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and cook for 12 to 16 minutes or until tender. Leave the potatoes and their liquid in the saucepan and gently stir in the condensed soups.
- Finish the Dish: Melt the cheese and butter over low heat in a separate pan. Add the melted cheese and evaporated milk to the potato mixture and stir to blend. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve: Stir in the parsley and serve. Enjoy!
Credit: Diana Rattray
