20-Minute Leftover Mashed Potato Soup Recipe Is Quick & Delicious by 30Seconds Food
Who hasn't stared at a bowl of leftover mashed potatoes and wondered if there was a more exciting way to use them? Well, we found it! This easy potato soup recipe is made with leftover mashed potatoes! It is creamy, rich and full of flavor. The perfect lunch or dinner during the cooler months – and it's on the table in 20 minutes.
Serve this quick soup recipe with crusty bread and a salad on the side. Instead of bacon and green onions, you could top this potato soup with some crushed up potato chips. The kids would love that!
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 6 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- cooked crumbled bacon, green onions and additional shredded cheese, for garnish (optional)
Here's how to make it:
- Melt the butter in a soup pot. Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the leftover mashed potatoes and stir well. Pour in the chicken broth and half and half. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with bacon, chopped green onions and more cheese, if desired.
Note: Add more half and half or chicken broth for a thinner soup.
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