If you were paying attention while reading yesterday's post, then you doubled the amount of jalapeno cream cheese.
The reason that I asked you to do that was because of this recipe right here, based
upon a copycat for Panera's Cream Cheese Potato Soup. I like their potato soup,
but I was looking for more zip and zing. So, when I made that grilled cheese
sandwich, I just knew that I was going to use jalapeno cream cheese in making
the potato soup. What a huge difference this made in taste! This really kicks
potato soup up a big notch, and will make any that you serve memorable. Anybody
can make potato soup, but only someone special can make it with a tasty kick
like this.
Better than Bread Co.’s* Cream Cheese Potato
Soup
(*Panera, if you must)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into
chunks
1 fresh jalapeno, minced and seeded
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups homemade chicken stock
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1⁄4
cup minced onion
1⁄2
teaspoon seasoning salt
1⁄4
teaspoon white pepper
1⁄4
teaspoon ground red pepper
In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese,
jalapeño, and garlic powder; set aside.
Combine broth,
potatoes, onion, and spices in a medium stockpot. Set over medium heat and
bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes depending upon
the size of your dice of the potatoes.
Smash a few of the
potatoes to release their starch for thickening. Reduce to low heat. Stir in
cream cheese/jalapeno mixture, and continue stirring until cheese melts.
Serve, garnished
as you see fit. I used chopped scallions, grated smoked cheddar, and homemade croutons.
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How clever to use cream cheese! And jalapeno popper cream cheese at that. I'm sure this is delicious. I've made loaded baked potato soup before, but this appeals for the cream cheese instead of cream!
ReplyDeleteOh my, this sounds delicious...I have never made potato soup with cream cheese, so this will be something new to us. You can't go wrong using a jalapeño or two in anything.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always amazing, Pattie!
Oh yummy sounds so good! A perfect soup for a quiet simple cozy dinner with your sweet heart. Don't ya think! And some chocolate for dessert and you have a simple Valentine's meal! Come over and link at the party!
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Have a great week.
This will be delicious! Happy Valentine Day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome talent with us at Full Plate Thursday!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
This potato soup looks so yummy. Never would have thought of adding cream cheese. Make sure to stop by next month.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at You’re The Star,
Bev