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Mashed Potato Soup
This Mashed Potato Soup is a perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes! A hearty and easy dinner or lunch that the whole family will love!
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
Calories
257
kcal
Author
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Ingredients
2
Tablespoons
unsalted butter
2
Tablespoons
all-purpose flour
½
teaspoon
salt
½
teaspoon
ground pepper
4
cups
chicken broth
1
cup
whole milk
4
cups
prepared mashed potatoes
½
cup
cheddar cheese
shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, green onion/chives, sour cream,
for serving
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the flour, salt and pepper.
Use a whisk to mix everything together and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly pour the chicken broth into the pan, whisking constantly.
Add the milk, mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese.
Cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly just until the soup reaches a simmer.
Continue cooking until desired thickness is reached.
Serve with optional toppings.
Notes
Other additions can be added into the soup, see above.
Any leftover potatoes will work or you can use packaged potatoes and make them.
Nutrition
Calories:
257
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
37
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Sodium:
894
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
4
g