Spicy Swiss Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Swiss Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 1 12 lbs idaho potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 2 medium potatoes); 3 cups low sodium chicken broth; 3 cups water; 1 ½ cups milk; 1 ½ cups heavy cream; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; cayenne pepper, to taste; ¾ cup grated gruyere cheese (about 6 ounces); 2 teaspoons hot paprika; 2 scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 12 lbs idaho potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 2 medium potatoes)
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups heavy cream
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste
¾ cup grated gruyere cheese (about 6 ounces)
2 teaspoons hot paprika
2 scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced

1
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy soup pot.
2
Saute shallot in butter until translucent and soft, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the potatoes, chicken broth and water.
4
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
5
Cook 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft when poked with a knife-tip.
6
Strain the liquid into a bowl and set aside.
7
Pass potatoes through a food mill or ricer.
8
Return to soup pot with milk, cream and 1 1/2 cups of cooking liquor.
9
Whisk gently until combined well, but do not overwork the potatoes.
10
Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste, then add remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
11
Divide Gruyere equally between four soup bowls.
12
Ladle soup over cheese.
13
Sprinkle with paprika and scallions to garnish.

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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: 3 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 small shallot, finely chopped, 1 12 lbs idaho potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 2 medium potatoes), 3 cups low sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Spicy Swiss 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.

Spicy Swiss Potato Soup

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