How to Make Favorite Lee's Creamy Potato Soup

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To get started with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have Lee's Creamy Potato Soup using 14 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

I wanted to make a one pot potato soup. Celery Stalks and leaves are definitely key players.This fits the bill.

Ingredients and spices that need to be Make ready to make Lee's Creamy Potato Soup:

1. 3 Tablespoons Butter
2. 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
3. 1 Cup Celery Stalks (small dice)
4. 1 Small Yellow Onion (small dice)
5. 3 Cloves Minced Garlic
6. 5 Cups Medium Diced Russet Potatoes
7. 2 Cans (29 ounces) Chicken Stock
8. 2/3 Cup Whole Milk
9. 1 Teaspoon Seasoning Salt
10. 1 Cup Half and Half Cream
11. Corn Starch Slurry (only if needed to thicken)
12. 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
13. Salt & Ground Black Pepper To Taste
14. 1/3 Cup Chopped Celery Tops (green leaves)

Instructions to make to make Lee's Creamy Potato Soup

1. In a 6 quartl stock pot, sauté celery and onion in butter and olive oil until just tender. 5-7 minutes. Saute with a little salt and black pepper to taste. Add minced garlic towards the end.
2. Add diced potatoes, chicken stock, milk, celery salt, and seasoning salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook until potatoes are fork tender. 13-15 minutes Do not bring to a full boil.
3. When potatoes are fork tender, add half and half. Bring back to a simmer. Then add cornstarch slurry. (1/4 Cup warm water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch well blended, only if needed!!) Bring back to a simmer.
4. Add cheese a little at a time and allow to fully melt. Use a simple hand held potato masher to get the consistency you want. Note: I do not recommend using a blender to get a smooth soup. It will turn into a glue.
5. Adjust salt and pepper if needed. Add chopped celery leaves and enjoy. Garnish with bacon bits, sour cream, chives etc.

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