Description
This comforting Leftover Garlic Mashed Potato Soup transforms your leftover garlic mashed potatoes into a creamy, flavorful soup. With sautéed onions, rich cream, and the option for savory toppings like cheese and bacon, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover garlic mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Crumbled bacon
- Chives
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Sauté the onion: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Warm the mashed potatoes: Stir in the leftover garlic mashed potatoes, allowing them to warm and blend with the onion.
- Add broth: Slowly whisk in the chicken or vegetable broth, adjusting to your desired soup thickness.
- Add cream: Reduce heat to low and pour in the heavy cream or half-and-half. Stir gently until smooth and heated through.
- Season: Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the soup hot, topped with your favorite optional toppings like shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, chives, or sour cream.
Notes
- You can use either chicken or vegetable broth depending on your preference or dietary needs.
- Adjust the broth quantity for a thicker or thinner soup consistency.
- Leftover garlic mashed potatoes add extra flavor but plain mashed potatoes can be used with added garlic if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit bacon toppings.
- Reheat gently to avoid curdling the cream.
