I received samples from Swanson® for review purposes. All opinions are my own!
Baby its cold outside. 🙂 I'm not sure what the weather is like where you are, but it is getting cold here in Utah. The leaves have fallen off the trees, the sky is starting to get darker and all signs up Winter are creeping in. The weather report says that we are supposed to get our first snowfall on Thursday. This is the time of the year where I like to eat soup for every meal because my body just can't seem to shake off the winter chill. There is nothing better than a warm bowl of soup to make your tummy happy.
I love making soup. My favorites are Chicken Noodle Soup and Cream Potato Soup. My husband came home from work this week with a large bag of potatoes so I instantly started craving a delicious bowl of Cheesy Potato Soup. This recipe is my kids favorite that we make every year on their birthday. I love using the Swanson starters because not only do they make the recipe delicious, but it is so simple to make. They Swanson creamy starters are perfect for potato soup and I always add Chicken broth for extra flavor. This recipe is shown to make 4 servings. We double our recipe so we can have leftovers! Enjoy!
Cheesy Potato Soup
1 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
2 T. butter
1/2 onion
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1 clove garlic
1 carton Swanson Cream Starter
1 carton Swanson Chicken Broth
3 cups shredded cheese
1. Melt butter in sauce pan over low heat and add onions and garlic until slightly browned.
2. Mix in Swanson Cream Starter and Swanson Chicken Broth and heat until just boiling.
3. Add potatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Continuously stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
5. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or until Potatoes are soft.
6. Top with 1 T shredded cheese, pepper flakes and parsley flakes.
This recipe could also be easily made in a crockpot. All you would need to do is add all ingredients except salt and pepper in the crock pot. Cook on low for 8 hours. When finished cooking, add salt and pepper to taste. To stay happy and warm this summer, visit Swanson online for great recipes!
How about a giveaway!?
One Lucky Reader will receive everything they need to make a winter worth of delicious soup!
· One elegant, white soup tureen
· 4 white soup bowls
· 4 chevron cloth napkins
· One carton of each of the following Swanson products:
o Swanson Chicken Broth, Swanson Chicken Stock
o Swanson Cream Starter Traditional
o Swanson Cream Starter 25% Reduced Fat
o Swanson Flavor Infused Louisiana Cajun Broth
o Swanson Flavor Infused Tuscan Chicken Broth
Hi, my name is Melissa! I live in Spanish Fork, Utah. I'm happily married to Rob, and together we have five wonderful kids. Our family loves to embark on adventures, often in our RV, exploring the great outdoors. I'm an avid reader and a big fan of Hallmark movies – they always have a way of lifting my spirits. Hiking is another passion of mine; there's nothing like the tranquility of nature. I have a sweet tooth for chocolate and a love for Mexican food, both of which make life a little more delicious. In my downtime, I enjoy playing games with my family, creating memories and sharing laughter. Life is an adventure, and I'm here to enjoy every moment of it! I'm the blogger and creative mind behind the blog A Sparkle of Genius! Check out our posts on recipes, crafts, kid stuff, printables, travel and more!