Marie Antoinette was said to have pinned potato blossoms to her hair in an attempt to inspire the citizens of France to eat this strange new species of food. She was certainly onto something, as it now seems preposterous that anyone might have ever needed convincing to eat one of the most delicious and varietal vegetables out there.
Potatoes are the ultimate ingredient when it comes to cooking meals that are both low-cost and high-comfort. Potatoes can serve as a fantastic side dish to a favorite protein or provide a hearty feast all on their own. Potatoes also work well in soup. These amazing potato soup recipes are sure to play the starring role on any dinner table. Just be sure to make enough for second helpings!
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Ham and potato soupWhen you've made a celebratory roast ham for Christmas or Easter, this soup should be on your day-after to-do list. Made with chunks of leftover ham and seasoned with the bone, this soup is filled with flavor and it's frugal – two of our favorite things.
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Creamy bacon potato soup
Imagine a jacket potato stuffed with all of your favorite toppings. That's what you get with the video below – but with a soup. The creamy potato base is the perfect jumping-off point for a host of delicious flavors such as bacon, cheddar, green onion and sour cream.
Imagine a jacket potato stuffed with all of your favorite toppings. That's what you get with the video below – but with a soup. The creamy potato base is the perfect jumping-off point for a host of delicious flavors such as bacon, cheddar, green onion and sour cream.
Potato leek soup
This classic French soup's defining characteristic is a smooth, creamy texture that comes from two things: making sure the potatoes are cooked very well and adding a dash of good-quality cream at the end of the cooking process. With these two techniques, you'll be well on your way to a top-notch potato leek soup.
This classic French soup's defining characteristic is a smooth, creamy texture that comes from two things: making sure the potatoes are cooked very well and adding a dash of good-quality cream at the end of the cooking process. With these two techniques, you'll be well on your way to a top-notch potato leek soup.
Broccoli cheese and potato soup
Broccoli and cheddar cheese is a match made in heaven. In the video below, the common duo is paired with potatoes for a rich, hearty soup that will even get kids to eat their veggies – especially if you use brightly colored sharp cheddar cheese.
Broccoli and cheddar cheese is a match made in heaven. In the video below, the common duo is paired with potatoes for a rich, hearty soup that will even get kids to eat their veggies – especially if you use brightly colored sharp cheddar cheese.
Chicken potato soup
If you're looking for a simple, delicious recipe to make on a cold night, the recipe below is the ideal solution. A play on classic chicken noodle, chicken and dumpling, or chicken and rice, this chicken potato soup features tons of tasty vegetables and big chunks of tender potato in a warm, nourishing broth.
If you're looking for a simple, delicious recipe to make on a cold night, the recipe below is the ideal solution. A play on classic chicken noodle, chicken and dumpling, or chicken and rice, this chicken potato soup features tons of tasty vegetables and big chunks of tender potato in a warm, nourishing broth.
Slow cooker potato soup
Some people think of soup as a side dish, something that isn't meant to be taken as seriously as any main course. It's probably safe to say that those people probably haven't tried this to-die-for potato soup recipe.
Some people think of soup as a side dish, something that isn't meant to be taken as seriously as any main course. It's probably safe to say that those people probably haven't tried this to-die-for potato soup recipe.
Loaded potato soup
Warm up with a bowl of rich and smooth loaded potato soup when a bit of chill enters the air. Great on its own or paired with a sandwich, this classic recipe takes the guesswork out of creating a delicious dish. Check out the video to see how it's done.
Warm up with a bowl of rich and smooth loaded potato soup when a bit of chill enters the air. Great on its own or paired with a sandwich, this classic recipe takes the guesswork out of creating a delicious dish. Check out the video to see how it's done.
Leek and sweet potato rosemary soup
Do you love potato leek soup? Do you sometimes wish it could be a little healthier? If so, turn to this recipe that calls for sweet potatoes. The soup is incredibly tasty and filled with goodness, and you won't feel as though you've totally destroyed your caloric intake for the day.
Do you love potato leek soup? Do you sometimes wish it could be a little healthier? If so, turn to this recipe that calls for sweet potatoes. The soup is incredibly tasty and filled with goodness, and you won't feel as though you've totally destroyed your caloric intake for the day.
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