My mom put Potato Soup on the dinner table at least once a week while I was growing up. Simple with ingredients, and so big on flavor, it’s definitely towards the top of my comfort food list. I make it on a regular basis also, but never seem to think it taskes as good as what she made. Probably just a childhood memory playing tricks on me, since I make it exactly like she did.
Not really a recipe, she would just peel and small cube four medium potatoes. Place them in a saucepan with just enough water to cover. Add about one half onion which has been finely chopped. Salt and pepper and simmer until potatoes are just cooked through. Add two tablespoons butter and about two cups milk. Heat until butter is melted and milk is steaming. Serve with Saltine crackers. That’s all there was to it.
Now and then I like to make this fancier version using Camembert and cottage cheese. It also comes with a high falutin’ name, Potage Creme de Fromage. Let’s take a look at this creamier recipe for potato soup with cheese.
- 2 T. butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2-3 medium potatoes, peeled and small chopped
- ¼ C. all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ⅔ C. milk
- 4 ounces Camembert cheese, rind removed
- ½ cup cottage cheese, drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Melt butter in a large saucepan. Gently cook onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Place chopped potatoes in pan. Gradually stir in stock and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes. (or until potatoes are tender) Cut cheese in small pieces. Add cheese and cottage cheese to soup. Stir 2 – 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chives.
Potage Creme de Fromage…It’s What’s for Dinner.
This recipe has been sent over to paradise, Kahakai Kitchen, for Deb in Hawaii’s Souper Sunday (soup, salad, sammies)
Oh I would like a bowl of this soup right now. Potato soup is among my favorites, might have to make some for dinner tonight!
Holly, it’s definitely a soup day here in Denver.
My mom also made potato soup all of the time and passed that tradition on to me. When the cupboard is bare, this is my go to supper. I love your “high falutin’” version.
High Falutin is ok sometimes.
I love recipes that bring back great childhood memories of our mother’s cooking and home. My mother never made potato soup but I certainly do enjoy it now! It looks delish!
So does that mean you’ve never had Potato soup? ohmy … you must give it a try.
What a great idea to use the Camembert. Comforting and delicious all in one bowl. I wonder if it would be good served cold like vichyssoise?
Sam
Thanks Sam. Surely it would be good cold.
The French name makes it sound much more elegant. While you were considering a search party for me, with four posts in a week from you, I’m concerned someone has hijacked your blog
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HA! The inconvenient day job has calmed down a bit. Tis the season.
Sounds like just the thing to make and eat tonight. Comforting and so warming!
Man it’s cold out. Definitely a soup night. Thanks so much for the visit and the comment Ansh.
Gorgeous! And so elegant. I was feeling the potato too this week.
Thanks for sharing with Souper Sundays!
You’re welcome Deb. Tis the season for me and soup… and sharing with Souper Sundays.
Love, love, love potato soup! It’s in the top 10 comfort foods for me. Dana does it with Swiss cheese, but I like the idea of cottage cheese and Camembert. I sometimes add a bit of bacon. (omg) Lovely photo with the white on white on white.
I love any version of potato soup. I’m such a Swiss cheese fan, I’d gobble that right up. And bacon … YES.
Potato soup is one of my favorites too although my mom didn’t make it a lot when I was a kid. It’s something I’ve grown attached to as an adult.
Potato soup is just darn fab.
Yummy!! I love papas in any form , but in soup they rock!! I just spotted this on Pinterest!!
Thanks Vianney.
Love potato soup and the cheese only makes it better
Karen, I’m sure missing your blog posts. Sure hope all is well in your part of the world.
Potato soup was a regular in my house growing up also. We always finished it with a pat of butter. I love the camembert in this, potatoes and cheese, ultimate comfort food.
Thank you Rhonda.