Instant Mashed Potato Soup Recipes

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the milk, potatoes, salt and celery salt if desired and pepper; heat through. , Sprinkle with chives.

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute the green onion & garlic in butter over medium low heat.
• Add milk, salt, pepper and instant potato flakes.
• Heat to almost boiling, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Garnish with shredded cheese.

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly thoroughly cooked but not crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Cut strips in half lengthwise, then chop into small pieces.
• Leave 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet and reserve another tablespoon separately.
• Saute onion in the bacon drippings over medium heat just until pieces start to turn brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine leftover mashed potatoes, chicken broth, and half-and-half in a 6-quart pot over medium-high heat; whisk until smooth. Mix in reserved bacon drippings plus corn, garlic and herb seasoning blend, green hot pepper sauce, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and red hot pepper sauce. Add sauteed onion and chopped bacon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Place items in desired container (jar or bag).
• Attach tag with preparation directions.
• Stir 1/2 cup of prepared mix into 1 cup boiling water.
• ****As a new variation for soup at home, I have been making very thin instant mashed potatoes, using chicken broth and milk for the liquid, then adding an assortment of seasonings (depends on what is on hand) like turmeric, parsley, seasoning blends, or even some flavored sea salts.
• I also like to change it up with cheese, bacon, chives, even some sour cream on top for a loaded baked potato feel.