Potato Soup with Cheese and Green Chiles
Description
Green chiles, sharp Cheddar cheese, and fresh shredded potatoes bring hearty, comforting flavor to this easy soup recipe.
Ingredients
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2 large potatoes, peeled and shredded
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5 stalks celery, sliced
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1 medium sweet onion, chopped
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1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
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1 (7 ounce) can mild green chiles
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 quart water, or as needed to cover
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1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
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1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or to taste
Directions
1
Combine potatoes, celery, onion, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, green chiles, and pepper in a soup pot and cover with water. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until celery is tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Add evaporated milk and butter. Stir in bouillon; taste and adjust if needed.
2
Pour into serving bowls and top with remaining Cheddar cheese.