I love baked potato soup but I have always had a hard time recreating it at home. Last year I tried to make it from scratch and I ended up with a huge pot of gunk, it looked and tasted like glue (we had to order a pizza for dinner that night.)
Recently I came across this recipe in Southern Living Magazine, I noticed they used a new product from Ore Ida called Steam and Mashed. I’d never heard of it but I figured it had to be easier than peeling and cooking them myself so I gave it a try and it turned out great, just as good as the potato soup from Panera Bread. It is really easy too, there are just a few quick steps to do on the stove top while the potatoes steam in the microwave, then you add some fun toppings like green onions, cheese, and bacon. Next time I make it I might add a little bit of beer, yum! I hope you give it a try, here is the recipe…
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 extra-large chicken bouillon cube
- 1 (24-oz.) package frozen steam-and-mash potatoes
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Toppings: cooked and crumbled bacon, shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, sliced green onion
- Directions
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring often, 5 to 10 minutes or until golden.
- Microwave potatoes according to package directions. (Do not add butter or milk).
- Sprinkle onion mixture with flour, and stir until coated. Stir in bouillon cube and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
- Stir potatoes, milk, and pepper into onion mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until thickened.
- Serve with desired toppings and enjoy!
Anonymous says
I am definitely going to try this. I love potato soup but all the recipes that looked good took a lot of time.
Jennifer says
Looks delish! Wonder if you could do this in the crockpot? Might try… hopefully we won't have to order pizza that night! 😉
Roberta Borchardt says
This looks yummy…I might try that but a slightly healthier version. Substitute with non-fat milk and light butter (I recommend Smart Balance). Turkey bacon and light cheese for the toppings and I'm good to go.
Would need to be careful on serving size since it is potatoes but have it with a small piece of chicken or fish and a salad…..perfectly balance and healthy meal.
Serendipity and Spice says
This looks great and seems pretty easy to make! I had to pin it so I can make it later! Potato soup is my go to for cold winter days! I'm hosting a Winter Wonderland link party on Monday and would love it if you linked this up!
-Melissa
http://www.serendipityandspice.blogspot.com
Rebecca says
I tried this recipe this weekend and my husband said it was the best potato soup he has ever had! 🙂
-Becky
http://www.sister-dipity.blogspot.com
Pam says
This was delicious and very filing. I loved the Ore Ida potatoes. They would make very good mashed potatoes with not much work. This recipe is a keeper for a cold winter day.
Anonymous says
I gave the recipe to several people who want to make it and I know several more who saw the blog and will be trying it. It is well worth it to try this recipe.
Six Sisters says
This is such a great recipe! We would love to have you come share this at our weekly link party every Saturday! -The Sisters
http://www.sixsistersstuff.com
O'Mara Family says
Thanks for posting this! We love baked potato soup, but I despise peeling potatoes so I never make it. I am so excited about the steam and mash potatoes, can't wait to try it!!!