Potato (Velveeta®) Cheese Soup

A spicy and delicious soup given to me by my mother. She got the recipe from a friend who grew up in Louisiana. To save effort, a bag of hash brown potatoes may be substituted for the shredded potatoes. You may also add some crumbled up bacon to the soup. Add more or less potatoes depending on your soup preferences. Also, add cornstarch if soup is not as thick as you desire it to be. Great served with bread.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 cups water
• 4 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed
• ¼ cup chopped onion, or to taste
• 2 pounds shredded potatoes
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the water, potatoes, processed cheese, onion, bouillon, parsley, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.