Sheila, thank you so much for putting this perfect simple recipe on line. This is the exact soup my mom used to make for me and I was trying to make it from memory (I'm not a great cook) and I didn't know how to start. I saw all these super creamy thick recipes with too many ingredients online and was SO HAPPY to find yours! :D

I added crumbles of bacon and shredded cheddar cheese on top, perfect!

I love potato soup and my mom used to make it for me have fixed it one time and I added shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream for a creamier taste but me and my bf absolutely love it thanks so much for help with this recipe I love this site because I don't have a lot of homemade cooking experience either and use this site for anything I want to cook! Or anything I can dream up that we would like!

This recipe is wonderful! My mom made this for me earlier this year when I had strep throat. The only thing different is that she used frozen shredded hash browns instead of regular diced potatoes. The result was the same and it was excellent.

has anyone ever tried adding some alfredo sauce that comes in a jar to add to the thickness....just saying....YUMMY!!

This is the way that I have always made Potato Soup,but I add a can of corn to it,and prefer to dunk bread rather then to use crackers.

I'm so glad I found your recipe.. Delicious.. Happy holidays!

I used almost 5 pounds of potatoes added a 26 ounce can of cream of mushroom soup, 1 stick of butter, 2 packages of Hillshire farm cheddar wurst smoked sausage and used heavy whipping cream served it with sweet corn muffins and the family LOVES IT!

I liked the recipe but after I added the milk it tasted real milky so I added 2 chicken broth squares and just a bit of garlic powder and parsley and now it tastes super!

This is almost exactly like my mother's! To thicken it, she takes a potato masher and mashes just a few of the potatoes. It's so simple and delicious!

Making it now, love the soup and the kids do too. Its 10 degrees outside, great to warm you up!

Delicious!!! I boiled the potatoes carrots and onion in 2 cans of chicken broth with 1 cup of water. When the vegetables were done I drained 1/2 the liquid, mashed some of the potatoes, added a can of corn and whisked in 1 cup of heavy cream. I then added, like some others suggested, potato flakes. Great idea people it was so good!!! Thank you!!!

Delicious!!! I boiled the potatoes carrots and onion in 2 cans of chicken broth with 1 cup of water. When the vegetables were done I drained 1/2 the liquid, mashed some of the potatoes, added a can of corn and whisked in 1 cup of heavy cream. I then added, like some others suggested,potato flakes. Great idea people it was so good!!! Thank you!!!

You must have crumbles of bacon, chives, and cheddar cheese for garnish. Also use the pan you cook the bacon To fry some onion and garlic in the pan with butter before you start the soup.

My mom made it with celery seeds in it, it is a nice addition.