Best 2 Marie Callenders Potato Cheese Soup Recipes

Marie Callender's potato cheese soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its creamy texture, cheesy flavor, and hearty potatoes, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next gathering, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MARIE CALLENDER'S POTATO CHEESE SOUP

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The original recipe is large, so you may want to halve the recipe or make the whole thing and freeze the rest. Good freezing recipe. From: Marie Callender's Restaurants Source: Ask Your Neighbor; Orange County Register 02/24/99 Marie Callender's is a chain of restaurants in the southwest (US). Sister companies are: Chi-Chi's restaurants, Taco Bell, Claim Jumper, El Torito and the Cheesecake Factory.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
2 cups peeled and chopped onions
4 cups chopped celery
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups half-and-half
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, garnish (optional)

Steps:

Place potatoes, onions, celery and salt in water to cover in a large pot.
Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
Puree just until chunky in blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade.
Return to soup pot; add half-and-half, butter and cheese.
Stirring, simmer until piping hot. (Do not boil.).
Presentation:
Garnish with parsley if desired. Good served with cornbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 82.5, Sodium 845.7, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 11

MARIE CALLENDER'S POTATO CHEESE SOUP RECIPE - (4/5)

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Provided by dbfv101

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups onions, chopped
4 cups celery, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups half and half
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; optional garnish

Steps:

Place potatoes, onions, celery and salt in water to cover in a large pot. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Put in blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and puree until chunky. Return to soup pot; add half-and-half, butter and cheese. Stirring, simmer until piping hot. (Do not boil.) Garnish with parsley if desired

Tips:

For a creamier soup, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
To make the soup thicker, add more cheese or mashed potatoes.
For a smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
To make the soup more hearty, add some cooked chicken, bacon, or sausage.
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the bacon.
Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Marie Callender's Potato Cheese Soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will love. The soup is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, creamy or cheesy, there is a Marie Callender's Potato Cheese Soup recipe that is perfect for you.