I have made quite a few potato soups in my life and I have to say that this one absolutely turned out the best. Try it, I don't think you'll be disappointed! :)
Total Time: Under an hour
Yield: About 6 main dish servings
Source: Modified from a recipe in a childrens cookbook
Ingredients:
Steps:
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I would like a good recipe for potato soup. There is a truck stop in Lincoln, Neb. that has the BEST potato soup, I wish I could get their recipe.
Does anyone know of a tried and true potato soup recipe that is delicious?
In 3 qt. saucepan, combine first 9 ingredients. Cover and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes.
In a large pot, place the cubed potatoes, onion, butter, salt and pepper together. Boil until the potatoes are tender.
In a skillet place about 2 Tbsp. of margarine or butter with some chopped onion and chopped celery and saute until tender.
Melt butter. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Cook until onion is clear.
Saute' chopped onion in butter. Add salt, pepper, celery salt, and potatoes. Stir in 2 cups hot milk; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Melt about 1 Tbsp. of butter in a saucepan. When hot, add the chopped onion, paprika and potatoes, diced small.