Name: Cheesy German Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cheesy German Potato Soup; Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 15 to 20 minutes; Ingredients:; 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 8 slices bacon, sliced into pieces; 3 large carrots, chopped; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 2 cans (15 ounces each) READ Salad German Potato Salad; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; Chopped parsley or chives (optional)

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I now have a new favorite potato soup. This Cheesy German Potato Soup using 2 different kinds of cheese, tender potatoes and topped with crumbled bacon will also become yours too!

I’ve made a few potato soups and shared them on Today’s Creative Life. I’m no rookie when it comes to making and eating Potato Soup! There is nothing better on a cold winter night than a hot bowl of creamy goodness! I love using my slow cooker for a delicious crock pot potato soup too!

My Crockpot Potato Soup was my go-to recipe, but I’ve been changed by this cheesy, smoky sweet tasting soup I made using the German Potato Salad by READ Salads. You’ll also love the hearty Red Cabbage Kielbasa White Bean Soup I made! It’s winter, time to cozy up!

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Cheesy German Potato Soup

I had never had READ German Potato Salad, but I was excited to challenge myself in creating a soup recipe my family would love! This stuff has tenderly sliced potatoes, cured bacon, vinegar, and seasonings. It’s tangy smoky flavor really added to this Cheesy German Potato Soup.

Since the potatoes are already tender and ready to eat, it really cut down on the overall cook time. I also liked that they are already seasoned.

I used my large dutch oven and I made enough to feed a small army. This is a hearty soup, that pares well with a good crusty garlic bread

Potato Soup Recipe

Cheesy German Potato Soup

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

German Potato Soup made with canned German Potato Salad. Hearty and delicious.

Ingredients

Cheesy German Potato Soup
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 slices bacon, sliced into pieces
3 large carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 cans (15 ounces each) READ Salad German Potato Salad
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
Chopped parsley or chives (optional)

Instructions

Makes 8 (1-1/2 cup) servings
Place cheeses in gallon-size zip top bag. Add flour. Close bag. Shake until all cheese is covered
with flour; set aside.
In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon pieces over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally.
Transfer to paper towel-lined plate; set aside for garnish.
Pour off all but 2 to 3 tablespoons bacon drippings; discard excess. Place Dutch oven back on
medium heat.
Add carrots, onion and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent and carrots are
softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add chicken broth, black pepper, red pepper flakes, thyme and
parsley.
Stir in German Potato Salad. Continue cooking over medium heat about 5 minutes or
until potatoes are heated through, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low.
Slowly stir in cream and milk. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, until blended and heated through, stirring frequently.
Slowly add cheeses, stirring until melted.
Serve immediately, topped with reserved bacon, and parsley or chives, if desired.
Option: Add chopped broccoli or cauliflower to soup along with chicken broth.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cup
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 483Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 673mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 24g

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I suppose you could also add a salad, but a good potato soup with bread is all I need!

We had enough for leftovers, which was even more delicious the next day for lunch! I’m sure you could also freeze any leftover, I just haven’t tried it yet.

Can we talk about those sliced potatoes? I like my soups chunky, full of texture and using the Ready-to-Eat German Potato Salad gives me just that! You get a hearty bite with each spoonful!