This is a very basic potato soup recipe for 2,
one I have used for years. It’s a
surprisingly quick recipe that uses very basic ingredients. If desired, you can use chicken stock for the
water for a richer flavor.
It’s simple, inexpensive and delicious…just like Grandma’s.
2
medium potatoes -- diced
1/2
medium onion -- diced
1
stalk celery -- diced
4
ounces ham, diced -- optional
3/4
Cup water or chicken stock
1
Tablespoon flour
1
cup half and half -- or heavy
cream or whole milk
dash nutmeg
Ham scraps, diced (optional)
Cook potato,
celery and onion in water or stock until tender, about 20 minutes. Add flour to 1/4 cup of half and half, stir
well and add to pan with remaining liquid.
Heat until bubbly; cook 1 minute more.
Season with nutmeg. Ham scraps can
be added if desired.
2 servings
72 years old and still miss my Mother making me potato soup when I was sick. Thanks for the memories.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this 2 serving recipe. I have never made a little batch but I just might this very day! Diane
ReplyDeleteFunny how "potato soup" and "Mom" go together, seeing Dee's comment above. My Mom used to make potato soup on a cold winter day and said, "Hot ham sandwiches and potato soup really hit the spot." I always think of potato soup with ham sandwiches and sledding. Mom also had the idea of ham with potato soup, though we never actually had ham in the soup. I love to make potato soup and never used a recipe. But, your recipe tells me a shortcut. I have been boiling the potatoes alone and then reserving some of the "potato water" for the soup. Your way seems faster and better.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so delicious. A cup of hot soup to warm the soul
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