Makeover Beef Potato Soup Recipes

MAKEOVER BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-12 minutes or until tender, turning once., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels., In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in 1/4 cup flour; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, garlic, basil, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining flour with milk until smooth; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened., Peel and cube potatoes; add to soup. Add bacon. Cook and stir until heated through. Add cheese and green onions; stir just until cheese is melted. Garnish with additional parsley, cheese, green onions and bacon if desired.

ROBUST BEEF AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cut stew meat into bite-size pieces. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add meat and brown on all sides.
• Transfer meat to a bowl. Add onion and celery to pan, adding more oil if needed. Cook, stirring, over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, carrot and garlic. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except potatoes. Add beef.
• Bring to a simmer. Cook, partially covered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes and return soup to a simmer. Cook, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

MAKEOVER POTATO CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in celery and red pepper; simmer for 10 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to low. stir in process cheese and mayonnaise until blended. add cheddar and Swiss cheeses; stir until melted. Stir in the potato flakes and pepper. Remove from the heat; let stand for 15 minutes.

MY MOM'S HAMBURGER AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, basil, bouillon, salt, and pepper in a large soup pot. Fill pot with enough water to cover ingredients. Cover and boil until all ingredients begin to soften, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat so you do not burn your hands.
• Crumble in uncooked ground beef, a little at a time, stirring to mix a few times. Return to heat and bring back to a boil. Simmer on low to medium heat until all vegetables are cooked through and meat is no longer pink, 15 to 20 minutes.

SIMPLE MEAT AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook and stir beef and garlic in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Pour water into the pot and add potatoes, onion, celery, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and oregano. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.