Leftover Mashed Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Leftover Mashed Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms; 14 1/2 ounces chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes (leftover is great); 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons half-and-half

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
14 1/2 ounces chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 cups prepared mashed potatoes (leftover is great)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
2 scallions, finely chopped
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons half-and-half

1
Cook bacon, and set aside to crumble.
2
In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter or dripping until softened.
3
Add chopped mushrooms and cook until tender and onion is golden.
4
Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika, stirring to mix.
5
Blend in mashed potatoes, stirring until lumps are gone.
6
Bring soup to a boil, then lower heat and add cheddar cheese, stirring until it is melted and smooth.
7
Mix in scallions, crumbled bacon, sour cream, and cream/half and half, stirring to heated through but not boiling.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms, 14 1/2 ounces chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Leftover Mashed Potato 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.

Leftover Mashed Potato Soup

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