Tasty Tuesday Recipe ~ Potato Soup

Not that it's cold enough here to want to warm our hands on a hot bowl of soup yet, but sometimes you have to rush the "season" in order to add some change to the normal menu items.

I truly love experimenting with and making up new recipes -- especially when the final results turn out wonderfully. This is one of those dishes that couldn't have turned out better. The simplicity of making the soup added to its value in my opinion. It'll be a keeper and a regular on our table as the weather cools off (finally). I hope you'll like it as much as my family did if you try it.

And remember, always take recipes and make them your own by adding or subtracting ingredients as your tastebuds dictate. It's all about experimenting and knowing what things go well together.


Loaded Potato Soup

10 medium potatoes (peeled, chunked and boiled in salt water until soft)
1 stick butter
2 cups milk
Salt & pepper to taste
12 pieces bacon, microwaved until crisp
1 14-oz container French Onion dip
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese


Drain potatoes after boiling. Add seasoning, butter & milk to pot. Stir and mash, leaving some potatoes chunky.

Crumble bacon and add, then the cheese and dip. Stir well. Cook on low for @30 minutes. Thin as preferred with more milk. {This soup is really good thick!}

For an extra kick, sprinkle on some Cajun Fire Crackers made using oyster crackers instead of Saltines. It's slap ya momma delicious!