Creamy Potato Soup

Creamy Potato Soup

Ingredients

6 Cups Chicken Stock

2 Tbsp of butter

5-6 Medium Potatoes diced

1 Medium Onion minced

1 large carrot sliced

1 package of cream cheese or Neufchatel  (light) cream cheese

3 garlic cloves finely minced or crushed in a garlic crusher

shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese for garnish

Directions

Melt butter in large pot.  Once it is melted add onions and garlic. Sautee until they are soft and translucent about 2-3 minutes.

Add chicken stock potatoes & carrots to pot and bring to a boil.  Boil for about 10 minutes or so until potatoes and carrots soften.

Reduce heat to medium low and add package of cream cheese. (For a cheesier preparation add 1 cup of cheddar or monterey jack cheese at this time.) Continuously stir until cream cheese is completely mixed in and melted.

Let simmer for 3-5 minutes and serve with cheese sprinkled on top.

Top with your favorite potato soup garnishes: bacon bits, chopped green onion, shredded cheddar or monterey cheese, sour cream or hot sauce.  Or combine a few for endless possibilities!

Enjoy!

**This recipe is crockpot adaptable!  Just thrown all ingredient in the crockpot on low for 4-6 hours or until potatoes and carrots are soft.**