One thing that I could eat every single cold winter night is a bowl of hot soup. I’m not overly picky on what kind of soup. It just has to be one that will warm you up from the inside out.
The other day it was really cold, and I was craving some soup. As I looked through my cupboards, I found a bag of potatoes. That got me thinking about this yummy potato soup that we had for New Year’s at my in-laws house.
I really should have gotten the recipe from my father-in-law before we left. I decided to just wing it though. Maybe I am starting to get braver in the dinner department after all.
I stopped at the store on the way to pick the kids up from school for a few of the things I didn’t have on hand. While I was there I grabbed a bag of cheese for in the soup. As soon as I got home, I started chopping the potatoes and celery.
While I waited for the water to boil, I chopped some ham. It helps to have everything ready to go when you need it. This soup is one that you can have on the dinner table in under 45 minutes. If you prep your veggies earlier in the day, you could be eating even sooner.
Want to know how I judge my recipe creations? I watch my family’s faces as they eat. Another key to a good recipe is if they want seconds. This one was a hit all around. All three kids said it was really, really good. And they wanted more. I would say that is a recipe success for sure.
One thing I enjoyed the most about this soup was that it was not thick and creamy. I am trying to watch what I’m eating, so no extra creams for this soup. It does have the canned soup and the cheese, but I left out the rest of the creamy things. I also loved the little bit of spicy heat the nacho soup gave it.
This soup is perfect for warming you up on a cold winter day!!!
Nacho Potato Chowder
Easy nacho cheese potato soup
Ingredients
- 4 cups peeled, diced potatoes
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 - 10 3/4 ounce can fat free cream of mushroom soup
- 1 - 10 3/4 ounce can nacho cheese soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped ham
- 1/4 cup instant potato flakes
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
Instructions
- Combine the water, potatoes, celery, onion, and garlic in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer until the vegetable are tender.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, and two cans of soup.
- Add the ham and cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add the potato flakes to thicken it slightly and to add a bit more potato taste. Serve hot.
- Top with bacon bits if desired. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 275Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 895mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 13g
Lisa says
I love this twist with the nacho! I’m going to have to make this soon. The only thing is, hubby can’t stand cream of mushroom soup. I may have to replace it with maybe cream of celery or something. But I love it as it is lol
Jocelyn Brubaker says
You can definitely change that one out to the celery. Honestly though, he would never know you used mushroom because it just tastes like cheese and potato 🙂
Laurie says
This is a KILLER recipe!! I made a double batch and it was amazing. It was even more amazing the second night. It thickened up nicely.. I decided to add the bacon bits right into the soup instead of using for garnish. Also used sharp chedder. It did not overpower the soup.
Tanya says
Darn iPad! The above comment was supposed to read Jocelyn!!!! Sorry about that!
Tanya says
I love this soup Joxelyn! Light, but cheesy and creamy! Bonus- the bacon bits! Thanks for sharing at One Creative Weekend!
Heather Who Needs a Cape? says
This looks so yummy! What a great idea! Found you at Flour me With Love!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
Oh It is freezing out here! I could really go for a bowl of that soup right now!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
I’m with you on eating a bowl of soup every night, especially if it is something as tasty sounding as this chowder!
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says
This recipe sounds fabulous and would definitely warm me up on a winter day. Pinning 🙂
Sarah says
This looks great! Pinning for later!
Christia Schock says
Wow! Yummy! This looks so very amazing! I love soup!
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Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Hee, we had potato soup earlier this week…after my husband hinted around for a few days to make it for him! 🙂 I’m going to try your trick with the nacho cheese soup the next time I make it–this sounds awesome!
Tanya Schroeder says
Looks good Jocelyn! Glad to hear it isn’t thick and creamy, we don’t eat a lot of creamy soups. But this we would eat! I suspect my kid would be headed for seconds too!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Tanya. I really wanted a light soup and this one delivered big time. I had the last bowl last night and now I wish I had made a bigger pot!!!
Holly says
Jocelyn, This soup sounds AMAZING! Adding it to my menu next week!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Holly! I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!!!
Michelle says
Jocelyn,
This soup looks delicious! I love soup all year round and this is a must try! Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share next week! Have a wonderful weekend.
Michelle
Liz says
I’ve always loved a warm bowl of soup/chowder on a grey, wet day…..which it is here today. Thanks for the inspiration to try something new! Have a great weekend Jocelyn!
Melanie says
Nice!! I like this version..I make an insane potato soup but like you said..sometimes you want something not so ‘thick and creamy’ and a little on the lighter side. Love this!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I am really looking for more healthy options as I try to lose weight. This one was perfectly light but delicious!!!
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground says
Yay! You did a dinner post … getting started on one of your blog goals for the year!! And it looks super yummy. 🙂
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Tracey!!! I am going to shoot for at least 2 a month to start with. 1 down, 1 to go for this month!!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This soup is the bomb. Totally! I need to make it NOW. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I agree! You do need to make this NOW! Thanks Dorothy!!!
Joan@Chocolateandmore says
I look forward to the cold just so we can have soup! This sounds delish!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Soup is honestly the only thing I like about cold weather. Ok, maybe not the only thing…hot chocolate ranks pretty high up there too!!! 😉
Beth - Slice of Southern says
What a great idea to put some “nacho” in a potato soup. Love it!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
It was fun trying to come up with a little twist to the traditional soup. Glad you liked it!!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
I love a good bowl of soup too!!! Can I come over for leftovers 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
hahahahaha! Yes, come on over and I will feed you leftovers again!! I can tell you the second day was just as good as the first!!!