Random Recipe Exchange #2

January 3rd, 2008 Melanie Posted in Cooking | 15 Comments »

It is time for Random Recipe Exchange #2. If you did not participate the first time, then it is time for you to get yourself on over to Pam’s awesome blog and play along.  You can click on the link below for information about the recipe exchange.  If you are just too busy to play along this week, make sure you check back so that you can play along the next time. 

This week we are sharing a soup or stew recipe.  I don’t make very many soups (unless you count Campbells soup) or stews, so I am really looking forward to seeing what everyone shares.  I certainly need some recipes in this category.

So, this recipe is basically for the only soup I ever make.  It’s quite delicious and very easy to make. 

Zesty Potato Soup

4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups water
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
4 ounces processed American cheese, cubed
1/3 cup chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespooon chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, onion, garlic, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. (Do not drain.) Mask potatoes in liquid until almost smooth. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir until cheese is melted.

Yield: 6 servings.

And, although my soup has never looked quite like this- here is a picture of what it should look like. 

Now head on over to the Random Recipes Headquarters and check out the other participants.

 

 

      

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15 comments on “Random Recipe Exchange #2”

1. MilitaryMom on January 3, 2008 at 9:34 pm said:

   That soup just looks awesome-I love potato soup but I never attempted to make it myself. Thanks! Have a great night!
2. MamaGeek on January 3, 2008 at 9:45 pm said:

   This sounds divine and is my kind of recipe. Can you hear my printer humming?
3. Kellan on January 3, 2008 at 10:07 pm said:

   Now … I just love, love, love potatoe soup and this is a recipe I need to try! Thanks – Kellan
4. Sharon on January 3, 2008 at 10:38 pm said:

   We love potato soup around here.

   Question
   Are you going to keep using both blogs?
   I am just trying to keep my list from getting too long.
5. Shalini on January 4, 2008 at 4:20 am said:

   I love potato soup, but never tried making it.I should try this out sometime

   I have an award for you in my blog. Please come and collect it
6. Denise on January 4, 2008 at 6:40 am said:

   This really sounds yummy, thanks for sharing.
7. Heather on January 4, 2008 at 8:05 am said:

   This looks great! I love cheese and potatoes! (Although I might have to leave out the chilis – they don’t like me!) Thanks for sharing this!
8. Common Mom on January 4, 2008 at 9:37 am said:

   This sounds awesome – I can’t wait to try it!
9. jennifer on January 4, 2008 at 9:41 am said:

   That looks great. Yummy.
10. ValleyGirl on January 4, 2008 at 1:18 pm said:

    Ooo, I love making homemade soups and stews — I’ll have to check all of these out this time!! This looks and sounds very yummy!
11. HolleeAnn on January 4, 2008 at 4:33 pm said:

    all these yummy looking potato soup recipes!! this sounds (and looks *wink*) delicious!

    mine is up…check it out, its yum!
12. Pam on January 4, 2008 at 8:34 pm said:

    My mouth is watering! Yum. Thanks for playing along!
13. Andrea on January 4, 2008 at 9:34 pm said:

    Now THAT sounds scrumptious!!
14. my4kids on January 5, 2008 at 2:45 am said:

    I’d have to say mine would never look like that either!
    Sounds good though.
15. Iris on January 5, 2008 at 10:21 am said:

    That sounds really delicious – I don’t cook much soups or stews either, at least not from scratch. But that recipe is really simple I might just try it some day – Thank you for sharing, Melanie.