Henna Marie’s Potato Cheese Soup

Henna Marie’s Potato Cheese Soup

This yummy, rich potato and cheese soup is complete with freeze-dried potatoes and the right amount of spices. This soup makes an outstanding pot of comfort! Just add cream and cook for 30 minutes and you will have a wonderful meal for a cold night. This soup was named after Cooke Tavern’s own ‘Henna Marie’.

Makes 2 Quarts: 6-8 servings

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Contains: potatoes, freeze-dried cheddar cheese, onions, garlic, parsley, chives, herbs and spices

Allergen Info: gluten-free ingredients. This product is produced on equipment that also handles peanuts, soy, tree nuts, eggs, and wheat.

Cooking Instructions

Additions:

• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans chicken broth
• 1 cup half & half (or milk)
• 1 large potato, diced (or 1 cup Ore-Ida southern-style hash browns)
• 1 1/2 cups water

To Prepare:

1. Bring chicken broth & water to a boil. Add soup package, potatoes, and bring back to a boil for 5 minutes while stirring continuously (until cheese melts).
2. Reduce heat and simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add half and half. Serve with a garnish of crumbled bacon.

Henna Marie’s Potato Cheese Soup pairs great with a fresh salad or baked bread. Add noodles or alphabet pasta for a hearty meal! 

Recipe Variations

Gourmet Light

• Add fat free or low fat chicken broth
• Substitute fat-free half & half or whole milk.

 Vegetarian Variations 

• Substitute vegetable broth and soy milk. Prepare per directions.

 Extra Hearty 

• Add ground sausage, ham or bacon.
• For great seafood chowder, add clams or shrimp.

Crock Pot Instructions

Cooks in only 40 minutes. No crock pot necessary!