What is potato soup?
Potato soup is any warm, creamy soup whose basic ingredients are potatoes and milk. It has a mild flavor that can be varied and spiced up with any number of extra ingredients and seasonings; the potatoes readily absorb other flavors and colors. This thick and hearty soup reminds many people of cold winter days from their childhood. The basic ingredients are readily available and fairly inexpensive — so potato soup is an excellent choice for feeding a large family. Potato soup is filling and versatile; it is a long-standing favorite in soothing comfort food.