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Homemade Potato Soup

November 15, 2012 By Jennifer @ PB and P Design 90 Comments

Hi Everyone,

Today I have a traditional, comforting, homemade potato soup that is creamy, thick and oh so delicious!!  Plus, another post of Man Vs Woman potato soup toppings!!

I guess from the photo you can tell my Husbands toppings of choice was lots of gooey cheese topped with a pile of bacon!   I’ll admit bacon goes nicely in potato soup!  I made the bacon for breakfast and we had a few slices left over and just for my Husband I decided to crumble it on top of his soup!  He loved it!!  I’ll tell ya, one thing about bacon is that it photographs nicely.  Can you keep a secret?   I snuck a piece of bacon, but don’t tell anyone.


My topping of choice was a dollop of plain Greek Yogurt for extra creaminess, a sprinkle of cheese, a dash of smoked paprika and some scallions.  I loved it!!  It tasted like done up mashed potatoes!  What is your favorite topping on potato soup?  It’s such a versatile soup that you could add a lot of goodies to it.

This potato soup is very easy to make, the total time is about 40 minutes.  The worse part is peeling the potatoes.  I don’t know why, but I hate peeling them.  Since the skin of the potatoes is the most nutritional part I would have left the skins on, but my Husband hates when I leave the skin on fruits and vegetables.  The soup in general is very creamy, and the next day it’s even thicker and tastes even better.  We had this two nights in a row.  I really need to make potato soup more often.  I always forget how good it is until I have it.

Potato Soup
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
40 mins
Total time
45 mins
 
A creamy, thick, hearty soup made with potatoes, chicken broth and milk.
Serves: A little over 6 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp. butter (I used Bummel and Brown)
  • ½ cup (109 grams) onion, diced
  • 4 large (2lbs) rustic potatoes, peeled, diced to bite size pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1 tbsp. salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp. black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup non-fat milk
  • Additional Toppings:
  • Bacon
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Greek Yogurt
  • Scallions
Instructions
  1. In a large potatoes add butter and onions, saute until slightly soften, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add potatoes to potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and simmer uncovered until potatoes are fork tender about 20 minutes.
  3. With an Immersion Blender, blend potato soup until creamy. Stir in salt, pepper and milk. On low heat simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Add soup to a bowl and top with additional toppings.
Notes
Calories per 1¼ cups, not including toppings: 228, Fat: 1.2, Cholesterol: .08, Sodium: 1260, Potassium: 1132, Carbs: 47, Fiber: 5.2, Sugar: 3.9, Protein: 7.9
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1¼ Cups
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It’s that time of year again!  Think of all the shopping, baking, cooking and holiday preparation you are going to be doing!  Sounds tiring, doesn’t it?  I think you need a night off, don’t you agree?  Why not stay in a night, to sit back, relax, watch a movie, paint your nails and eat guilt-free Popcorn Chips.  I’m betting you think that sounds really nice and you know what?  It is!  I received the most fun gift basket from Kellogg’s Special K the other day!  An adorable red basket full of fun girly goodies to relax me before the holiday season really kicks in.  I spent my Saturday night watching a movie, painting my nails in the most beautiful red nail polish, which is perfect for the holiday’s and the best part is I ate Kellogg’s New Special K Popcorn Chips in Sweet & Salty.  Oh my gosh they are so good. New Special K Popcorn Chips, in Sweet & Salty flavor, is a crunchy, irresistible taste that satisfies your sweet and savory cravings.  These Special K Popcorn Chips are wonderfully addicting!  Not only do they taste delish, they are only 120 calories for 28 of them!  I love that!  Now I can snack in the evening and not worry about the calories!  Yah!!!  I’m telling you, you will love them!!

Not only did I get beautifully wrapped up gift basket from Special K, but I was told I can give one to you to!!  Woohoo!!!

This is what you will get:   Redbox gift card for a DVD of your choice, a Red Carpet Manicure set and a bottle of “Big Apple Red” OPI nail polish and the best part a few samplings of Kellogg’s Special K Popcorn Chips!

Want to win this gift basket?  All you have to do is answer this question:  What is your favorite snack to eat while watching a movie?

For additional entries:

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Have a wonderful evening!
Toodles,
Jennifer
Giveaway Closed:  Winner is Author: Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen
Website: http://www.mysanfranciscokitchen.com
Comment: I love the “hers and his”! So cute 🙂 I haven’t made potato soup before, but I have always wanted to try it! My favorite snack during a movie is popcorn (even though EVERYONE says that, haha!)

Filed Under: Salad and Soups, Vegetarian and Side Dishes Tagged With: giveaway, potato, potatoes, Soup, Special K, vegetables

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Comments

  1. Cari Hartman says

    November 15, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    My favorite snack is pop hips of course!! And I loved dry cereal as a kid my Grammy used to bring baggies of it to movies!!!

  2. barbara n says

    November 15, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    My favorite snack to eat while watching movies is homemade popcorn

  3. barbara n says

    November 15, 2012 at 3:15 AM

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  4. Ruth says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    You can’t watch a good movie without popcorn!!

  5. Rachel says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    I live eating chocolate vitatops or pop chips during movie nights!

  6. Sharon Boggs says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    Popcorn

  7. Renata says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    Kettle Popcorn is so yummy when watching a good flick!

  8. Renata says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    I subscribe to your emails!

  9. Renata says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    I follow you on Twitter via @serene_streams!

  10. soididitmyself says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    My favorite snack is anything with lots of crunch (low calories make it even better!!)

  11. soididitmyself says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Im already an email subscriber!

  12. Renata says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Following Special K on Twitter too!

  13. Renata says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    I tweeted your link –
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  14. Renata says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:37 AM

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  15. Tina Jacobs says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    Homemade popcorn!

  16. Renata says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    I also like Special K on Facebook!
    Thank you so much!

  17. soididitmyself says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    I followed PB and Peppers on twitter!

  18. soididitmyself says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    I followed Special K US on twitter!

  19. spiffycookie says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    I would like a little of both of your toppings. I recently tried a dollop of Greek yogurt in tomato soup so I’m all over that, but I do love some bacon!

  20. Jamie says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    I love popcorn with a little butter and a ton of nutritional yeast sprinkled on!

  21. Carole Resnick says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    My My favorite snack is pretzels with ranch dip.

  22. Carole Resnick says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    I follow you on FB

  23. Carole Resnick says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    I like Special K on FB

  24. Carole Resnick says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    I follow you on Pintrest

  25. allie says

    November 15, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    My favorite movie snack is Special K Crackers or if I’m at the theater, a protein bar of some sort. I like to stay quiet as possible with my food!

  26. allie says

    November 15, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    I follow you via @alewis19 🙂

  27. Sonja says

    November 15, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    I love popcorn with a few peanut m&m’s thrown in! As they start melting, it is just the sweet and salty yummy goodness that hits the spot!

  28. Karen says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Hi Jen. Thanks for the recipe. I love potato soup.

  29. ladykaren330 says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Hi Jen, I have nothing original to say. I love popcorn with movies. Although I may be adding your lavish chips to my popcorn.

  30. ladykaren330 says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    I follow you on facebook
    I also get your email.
    I liked Kelloggs on facebook.
    And I pinned it to pinterest.

    Thanks,
    Karen

  31. Maureen says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    I would probably say raw veggies and a hummus dip

  32. Mia says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Fab give away! I love having a little bit of frozen greek yogurt mixed with some fruit, peanut butter and nuts!

  33. Julie says

    November 15, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    i like Special K on facebook. My favorite snack when I’m watching TV is probably popcorn. Although sometimes you can catch me eating some bbq chips.

  34. Linda Allen says

    November 15, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    My very favorite snack is homemade popcorn 🙂

  35. MaryB says

    November 15, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    My favorite snack is popcorn or popcorners (and item that is not easy to find). I’ve never seen Special K popcorn chips so I have to check them out.

  36. MaryB says

    November 15, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I subscribe to peanut butter and peppers email updates.

  37. MaryB says

    November 15, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I like Peanut Butter and Peppers on Facebook.

  38. MaryB says

    November 15, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I like Special K on Facebook.

  39. Kell says

    November 15, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Kettle corn popcorn and rasinets!

  40. Ashley W says

    November 15, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Popcorn! Or some fresh fruit like a bowl of grapes.

  41. Ashley W says

    November 15, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    I follow you on Twitter. My handle is @countrytunes

  42. Ashley W says

    November 15, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    And I also like you on Facebook!

  43. Nicole says

    November 15, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Popcorn!

  44. Nicole says

    November 15, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I follow you on Twitter

  45. Nicole says

    November 15, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Like Special K on FB

  46. Nicole says

    November 15, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Liked Peanut Butter and Peppers on FB

  47. Bryana says

    November 15, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Air popped popcorn. I like to mix up what I put on it. Sometimes cinnamon and sugar. Sometimes chocolate chips. Depends on my mood.

  48. Raymond says

    November 15, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    I enjoy freshly popped buttered & salted popcorn! A classic!

  49. Raymond says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    I like Special K on Facebook.

  50. Raymond says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    I like Peanut Butter and Peppers on Facebook.

  51. Raymond says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    I’m an email subscriber as well – thank you as these do look tasty!

  52. Catalina says

    November 15, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Doritos!

  53. Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    I love the “hers and his”! So cute 🙂 I haven’t made potato soup before, but I have always wanted to try it!
    My favorite snack during a movie is popcorn (even though EVERYONE says that, haha!)

  54. SharonF says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    I like microwave or stovetop popped popcorn.

  55. SharonF says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    I liked Special K on FB.

  56. SharonF says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    I liked Peanut Butter and Peppers on FB.

  57. Shannon says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    popcorn of course!!

  58. bella211 says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    I love the typical popcorn but also pita with hummus is a favorite as well – awesome giveaway!

  59. bella211 says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I’m an email subscriber!

  60. Stacey N. says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Peanut M&Ms! Sweet and salty 🙂

  61. Stacey N. says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    And I follow you on Twitter 🙂

  62. Sarah Scott says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    I love popcorn, especially kettle corn to snack on

  63. Georgiana says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Popcorn is always a family favorite and a classic!

  64. Georgiana says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    I like Special K on Facebook

  65. Georgiana says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    I also like you on Facebook

  66. Georgiana says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    I’m an email subscriber – thank you as I love RED things – my favorite color too!

  67. Stephanie says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    This soup looks amazing!

    My favorite thing to eat while watching movies is popcorn, candy, or ice cream!

  68. Stephanie says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    I follow you on Twitter!

  69. jacquie says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    popcorn popped up in the microwave in a paper bag and all warm and yummy.

  70. jacquie says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    already a subscriber

  71. Michele says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    My favorite snack is popcorn. Or sour patch kids, they are addicting!

  72. Michele says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    I follow you on twitter already.

  73. Leslie says

    November 15, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Popcorn topped with garlicky olive oil, parmesan, and sea salt.

  74. Leslie says

    November 15, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    I follow you via email.

  75. Corisa says

    November 15, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    popcorn of course!

  76. KaySue says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Popcorn!

  77. KaySue says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    Email subscriber.

  78. Joanne B. says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    Absolutely popcorn!

  79. Jeannette says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    My all time favourite snack is homemade chips and homemade onion chip dip !

  80. Emily says

    November 16, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    I love homemade popcorn cooked on the stove!

  81. Stephanie Bearden says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    I like to snack on wheat thins with slices of cheese.

  82. Judi says

    November 17, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    Popcorn! But will definitely try the popcorn chips!

  83. Donna Smiley says

    November 17, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    My favorite snack with a movie is popcorn of course 🙂 the problem is stopping!

  84. Amelia says

    November 17, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Homemade (hot air popped) popcorn! Topped with melted coconut oil/butter, salt, and onion powder!

  85. Amy says

    November 18, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    Popcorn is my fav snack while watching TV!

  86. Amy says

    November 18, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    I follow u on Twitter!

  87. Amy says

    November 18, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    I like you on Facebook!

  88. Amy says

    November 18, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    I like Special K on Facebook!

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