Mashed Potato Soup
User Reviews
5
Mashed Potato Soup
Description
The Mashed Potato Soup recipe combines butter and flour to make a roux, then gradually mixes in chicken broth and milk to form a smooth, creamy base. Adding mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese enriches the soup, resulting in a thick and smooth texture that can be adjusted by varying the potato or broth quantities. The broth and milk create a mild dairy flavor that complements the potatoes and cheese without overwhelming them.
The soup is seasoned simply with salt and black pepper, allowing the cheddar cheese to lend a gentle sharpness. Optional toppings like crispy bacon, green onion, and sour cream add savory depth and complementary textures. These garnishes also help customize each serving according to taste.
This soup suits chilly days, using leftover mashed potatoes to minimize waste and effort. The recipe notes encourage varying thickness to personal preference and suggest sautéing onions or garlic, or adding herbs for more complex flavors if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk whole
- 4 cups mashed potatoes prepared
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- cheddar cheese optional for serving; green onion aka chives
- Bacon
- green onion
- sour cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the flour, salt and pepper. Whisk ingredients together and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly pour the chicken broth into the pan, whisking constantly until smooth.
- Then add the milk, mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese. Whisk together and cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly just until the soup reaches a simmer.
- Continue cooking until desired thickness is reached.
- Serve with optional toppings.
Notes
- Leftover or freshly made mashed potatoes work equally well, whether plain or seasoned.
- Adjust soup thickness by adding more mashed potatoes for thickness or more broth for a thinner consistency.
- Sautéed onions or garlic added at the start enhance flavor if desired.
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs or seasonings for variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 692mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 284IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
