German Potato-Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: German Potato-Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 20 ounces chicken broth; 4 tablespoons chicken soup base; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground; 3 large carrots, peeled and diced; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 large onion, chopped small; 2 stalks celery, chopped small (large); 1 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and diced; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 lb processed cheese (Kraft); 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated; 1/4 lb swiss cheese, grated; 4 tablespoons instant potato flakes

Servings: persons

4 cups water
20 ounces chicken broth
4 tablespoons chicken soup base
1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
3 large carrots, peeled and diced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, chopped small
2 stalks celery, chopped small (large)
1 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lb processed cheese (Kraft)
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 lb swiss cheese, grated
4 tablespoons instant potato flakes

1
Peel and prepare vegetables.
2
In a large cooking pot, add water, chicken broth, chicken soup base, black pepper, carrots, potatoes, onions and bring to boil.
3
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; stirring occasionally.
4
Add celery, sweet red pepper and simmer for 5 minutes more. Gradually add mayonnaise to hot soup, whisking until smooth.
5
Reduce heat to medium and add processed cheese, sharp cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese and simmer for 5 minutes or until cheese melts and soup is creamy; stirring constantly.
6
Add instant mashed potatoes and stir well.
7
Let soup sit for 15 minutes before serving.
8
This soup is very rich, but good.
9
Refrigerate any unused portion.

1365

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 20 ounces chicken broth, 4 tablespoons chicken soup base, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground, and more.

Yes, German Potato-Cheese Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

German Potato-Cheese Soup

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