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A bowl of easy cheesy potato soup made with camembert cheese and cottage cheese
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French Cheesy Potato Soup, (Potage Creme de Fromage)

An elegant creamy version of Potato Soup.
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 285kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 medium sweet onion finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery finely chopped
  • 2-3 medium potatoes peeled and small chopped
  • 1/4 Cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2/3 Cup milk
  • 4 ounces Camembert cheese rind removed
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese drained
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 1mg