Potato Soup

3 cups cubed potatoes
2 cups water
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dry mustard
8 oz american cheese(I use Velveeta)
1/8 tsp pepper
4 slices bacon chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cups milk

Cook potatos in water with salt,mustard and pepper until tender. Do NOT drain. Mash potatos Leave lumps. Cook bacon an onions until browned and onions are tender. Stir into potato mixture Add milk and cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts and soup is heated through. Make about 8-1 cup servings

 

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Panera's Cream Cheese Potato Soup

Panera's Cream Cheese Potato Soup

4 cups chicken broth
4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup onion, minced
1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
8 oz package cream cheese, cut into chunks

Combine broth, potatoes, onion and spices.
Boil on medium heat until potatoes are tender
Smash a few of the potatoes to release their starch for thickening
Reduce heat to low
Add cream cheese
Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese melts

Serves 4-6