Sometimes, it is better just NOT to know what is in your favorite dishes.
But, there’s a problem with that. If you never get the recipe, you’ll never be able to enjoy that cake, pick apart those little creamy-bacony-puff appetizer things, scoop up mom’s gooey dip, or…. savor Uncle Glenn’s Potato Soup.
So, continue if you dare. A staple at our family gatherings, this cheesy, rich goodness is so worth it… especially if you need to whip up something for a crowd after a day of sledding. Or intense game playing/movie watching/shopping/present wrapping…
{My Uncle Glenn, my sister, my dad and Lulu the puppy – Too. Cute.}
Serves 6 (double for a crowd!)
Ingredients
- 1 Two lb. bag of cubed frozen hash browns (you can use fresh potatoes too, but hey – we’ve got a bunch of hungry cousins on our hands. Can’t dawdle).
- 1 Jar Cheese spread (Yep. That’s Cheez Wiz. Don’t hate.)
- 1 Qt. Heavy Whipping Cream, room temperature (You’ve already done the Cheez Wiz…why stop now?!)
- 3 Chicken boullion cubes
- 1 1/2 Cups Chopped Carrots and Celery (See – vegetables! This is practically a health food… Food chopper/processor is the easiest).
Directions:
- Place potatoes and bullion cubes in a stock pot. Add water just to cover, cook on medium-high heat.
- When potatoes are soft (poke with a fork), add cheese, carrots and celery. Stir until cheese is completely melted.
- Slowly add heavy whipping cream, continue stirring.
- Reduce heat to low, stir frequently.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes until warm through, and well combined.
- (Note: To thicken, add instant potato flakes!)
This rich, creamy, fast soup is best paired with crackers, bread, bacon bits, and enough green leafy things to make you feel better about yourself… or (Uncle’s recommendation) deer salami. That part is totally optional.
Be brave. You’ll be the hero of family tales for years to come.
Enjoy!
Do you have any indulgent, quirky, fun, family-gathering favorites that you are looking forward to this season?
FreshlyMinted 
How does he process the deer sausage?
Hmmm – I think it was Glenn’s deer, but that it was processed professionally. He does make his own deer jerky, though!
Sounds yummy! Glenn and deer meat go together. We make a variation of cheesy potato soup with ham on Christmas day. French-fried onions and townhouse crackers (buttery) make good toppings as do homemade croutons. Baked beignets and a salad complete the meal…