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Hot potato, hot potato, hot potato hot! Anyone else ever play this game back in elementary school? I know I sure did. And in tribute to days of old… I bring to you Crock Pot Hot Potato Soup.

So, this variation of potato soup is definitely different than my traditional fare, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less yummy. This Crock Pot Hot Potato Soup is the closest thing I’ve ever had to a baked potato in a bowl. Creamy and satisfying, it is a rich, filling one dish meal that everyone will love. It’s definitely a potato soup, but not overwhelmingly so. What makes this Crock Pot Hot Potato Soup unique is the kick of spice that surprises you with each and every bite. Subtle enough for those spice scaredy-cats like myself, but strong enough that spice lovers [like Ben] can rejoice with every bite, this soup is as flavorful as they come. Plus, since it’s made in the crock pot, it’s easy too–just prep the ingredients the night before and turn it on in the morning. Easy as 1-2-3! And it’ll be really easy to give this hot potato away… not that you’ll want to after a bite or two. Enjoy!

Crock Pot Hot Potato Soup

Ingredients:

4 cups potatoes, roughly peeled and diced
2 cups chicken broth [or vegetable broth]
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
10 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup [you can buy it or make your own, like I did… vegetarians can try other types of condensed soups]
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped and partially deseeded according to your desire for spice
black pepper
red chili pepper flakes
12 ounce can fat free evaporated milk
olive oil
shredded cheese, for serving [optional]
green onions, for serving [optional]
cooked and crumbled bacon, for serving [optional]

Directions:

In a small skillet, saute onions and celery in olive oil over medium high heat until just soft. Meanwhile, combine potatoes, chicken broth, condensed soup, jalapeno, and garlic powder in a crock pot. Add in onions and celery and stir to combine. Season with pepper and chili pepper flakes as desired. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, then stir in the evaporated milk and cook for about 20-25 minutes more. Serve with cheese, green onions and bacon.

Click here for the printable version: Crock Pot Hot Potato Soup

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Soup in the summer? I admit that it doesn’t make a ton of sense, but it sounded good so I went with it. This is an old recipe of my mom’s and it is really easy and really tasty… even in the heat of summer!

Potato Soup

Ingredients:

6 medium potatoes
3 medium carrots [or 2 large carrots]
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
2 cup water
2 cups skim milk
1/4 teaspoon celery salt

Directions:

Scrub and roughly peel potatoes, then dice into small to medium sized pieces [the smaller the cut, the faster they cook!]. Scrub and chop carrots [no need to peel–that’s just more nutrients… and they are hidden. Bonus! :)] and dice onion. Add all vegetables to a large pot along with the water, and cook over medium heat until soft, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

After vegetables are softened to the consistency of mashed potatoes, make the rue by melting the margarine in the microwave and whisking in the flour gently [or be lazy like me and add them both directly to the pot]. Add rue to pot, then add milk and celery salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer for at least 5 minutes or until heated through.

Serve with freshly ground pepper and/or shredded cheese, and some tasty bread and a salad on the side.