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Mashed Potato Soup

A quick and easy soup made with leftover mashed potatoes that is creamy and delicious.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course brunch, Main Course, Soup, soups
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 med stock pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • ½ small onion, diced or grated
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1.5 cups milk (or half and half) *warmed
  • 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • ½ Tbsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 2 green onions, sliced small (optional) *for garnish
  • 2 slices crispy bacon, chopped (optional) *for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp herbs, such as thyme (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium pot, melt butter then add the onions and saute until translucent then add the flour to make a roux, cook for 2 minutes
  • Add the broth and whisk until smooth, add salt and pepper, then add your milk or cream and herbs (if using)
  • Cook over medium heat until the soup thickens, taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary
  • Optional - add cheese
  • Serve and top with cheese and bacon* optional

Notes

This is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.  If you want it cheesy you can add shredded cheddar (and bacon) and make it more like a baked potato soup.  Delicious either way.
Keyword cheesy, creamy, easy, leftover, mashed potato, soup