Grandma'S Cream Of Potato Soup Or Broccoli Soup

Name: Grandma'S Cream Of Potato Soup Or Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (31 ounce) cans college inn chicken broth; 6 medium potatoes (cubed); 4 stalks celery (diced); 4 medium carrots (diced); 1/2 cup cubed ham (optional); 1/4 lb of deli bacon (smoked); 1 medium Spanish onion (diced); 1 quart heavy cream; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 - 1/2 cup cornstarch; 12 ounces cheddar cheese (optional); If making Cream of Broccoli Soup; 2 heads broccoli, chopped, peel stems of skins and slice (skins are tough and bitter)

Servings: persons

2 (31 ounce) cans college inn chicken broth
6 medium potatoes (cubed)
4 stalks celery (diced)
4 medium carrots (diced)
1/2 cup cubed ham (optional)
1/4 lb of deli bacon (smoked)
1 medium Spanish onion (diced)
1 quart heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
12 ounces cheddar cheese (optional)
If making Cream of Broccoli Soup
2 heads broccoli, chopped, peel stems of skins and slice (skins are tough and bitter)

1
Empty cans of chicken broth in pot.
2
Add cubed potatoes and bring to a boil.
3
While potatoes are starting to cook pan fry bacon until crisp and add bacon grease to chicken and potato broth.
4
Crumble bacon and add to broth.
5
Add diced ham to broth (optional).
6
In a sauce pan melt butter and add diced onion, celery and carrots.
7
Pan fry until soft.
8
When potatoes are done add the celery, carrot and onion mixture with butter to broth.
9
Reduce heat to medium and add about 1/4 to 1/2 of the quart of heavy cream.
10
Be careful not to have soup at a heavy boil or cream will curdle.
11
Add enough cream to make soup look creamy throughout.
12
Add cheese (optional).
13
Mix corn starch with very cold water and add to soup.
14
Continue medium boil until soup thickens.
15
If it isn't thick enough repeat corn starch and add slowly.
16
Remove from heat and enjoy.
17
Soup will thicken when it gets cold.
18
Can add milk or water to thin out.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (31 ounce) cans college inn chicken broth, 6 medium potatoes (cubed), 4 stalks celery (diced), 4 medium carrots (diced), and more.

Yes, Grandma'S Cream Of Potato Soup Or Broccoli 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!