Egg-Free Recipes: Cheesiest Potato Soup | Submitted By: sal

2 tablespoons butter1 cup diced onion2 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes3 cups chicken broth1 cup heavy cream1 3/4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepperIn a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in potatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Puree potato mixture in a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender; return to pot over medium heat. Stir in cream, cheese, dill, pepper, salt and cayenne. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 minutes. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 375 | Total Fat: 29.9g | Cholesterol: 102mg

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Reviewed on May 20, 2004 by SHAWNA E.    This soup was indeed delicious! But I can't leave well enough alone, so I did make a few changes (or should I say, additions) to the recipe, including a few slices of bacon which I fried until crispy (for topping), and the reserved bacon drippings which helped cook the onions. I also put in about 1/2 cup diced celery and one small diced carrot to the onions. Like some other reviewers, I also only removed half of the potatoes to be pureed, since I wanted some chucky bits left. I also put in more broth, just to make it a little "soupier." But, it would have been great without these additions! I received highest reviews from my mother when I surprised her with a freshly made, hot bowl of this for lunch. She immediately called me back to exclaim, "Best potato soup ever!" And she is a wonderful cook, and grew up eating potato soups made by other great cooks as well! I couldn't have been happier! I wish I had made double the amount! I have tried various potato soups before... some which were passable, and some which were great, but this is the best yet. This is a sure-fire recipe, and would be great as is or expouned upon. It was delicious topped with crumbled bacon and chives, and I look forward to eating the remainder at supper tonight. Thanks! Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
35 users found this review helpful This soup was indeed delicious! But I can't leave well enough alone, so I did make a few... Good, but almost too cheesy! And that's wierd, coming from me. I did like it though. I like chunks in my potato soup, so instad of pureeing it, I mashed it with a non-electic handheld masher, right in the pot. Left a bunch of small chunks, but still thickened nicely. Used 2/3 cup cream and 1/3 cup whole milk. I didn't even see the cayenne pepper on the recipe until I went to review it, so I will have to add it to the leftovers! Funny, because as I was eating it, I thought "a dash of cayenne would be great in this!". I used over 3 cups of potatoes, and added 1/2 cup water to the broth to compensate. Didn't add any salt and used Tillamook sharp cheddar. Sprinkled fresh parsley on top of each serving for extra color. Served with focaccia bread for dipping. It made a great winter meal! Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
17 users found this review helpful Good, but almost too cheesy! And that's wierd, coming from me. I did like it though. I like...

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