How to make potato soup more thick?

Combine cornstarch and a little bit of water—or the chicken stock from the soup—in a small bowl. With the soup simmering over medium-low heat, whisk in the slurry . The soup should start to thicken almost immediately.

How to make potato soup less salty?

"One of the best ways to compensate for over-salting is to add dairy . Add a swirl of yogurt, heavy cream, or even sour cream." Feel free to use whatever you have on hand. The dairy can be added to the entire pot, or directly to the bowl before serving.

What is the best thickening agent for soup?

Soup Thickening Method: Cornstarch Slurry About this method: One of the most common ways to thicken sauces and soups is with a starch-based slurry, and cornstarch is a popular choice. Cornstarch is flavorless, easy to mix up, and versatile, which makes it a go-to pantry ingredient.

What happens if you put too much salt in soup?

Dilute with water or broth . Adding more liquid to the soup will dilute the salinity and make the salt level more palatable. Remember that many boxed broths contain salt as well, so use one that is low-sodium or unsalted to remedy an oversalted pot of soup.

How many teaspoons of salt are in soup?

Salt opens up the palette so we can taste the flavors of the food. Use about 1 teaspoon per quart of liquid . Acid: An acid, like apple cider vinegar or lemon, allows the food's inherent flavors to come forward. Use 1 tablespoon per quart of liquid, when you adjust and correct the soup before serving.

Does sugar reduce salt in food?

Depending on the type of recipe, adding a little sugar or alternatives such as maple syrup or honey can help to balance the saltiness of the dish . This works wonderfully in Asian cuisines or any tomato-based dish. Start by adding very small amounts, stir well and taste constantly before deciding to add more.

How do you make potatoes thicker?

Add a Thickening Agent This is the most common way to thicken mashed potatoes. You can use what you have on hand: Flour, cornstarch, or powdered milk are all solid options that are probably already in your pantry.

Will potato water thicken soup?

In the case of soups, it will thicken the broth and it also adds in vitamins from the potatoes. It's kind of like getting a freebie vegetable supplement in with whatever you are making! You can add potato water to breads to give them a nice texture and some added flavor (versus just adding plain water).

How do you make potato soup less gluey?

Searing or roasting your potatoes does more than just add extra flavor to your soup. It can actually prevent your broth from becoming gluey. When you get your potatoes fired up in the oven or on the stovetop, you expose their starches to the Maillard reaction that creates a nice, darkened crust.

Potato Pepper Jack Soup Recipe - Salt & Baker (2024)

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by Whitney //November 6, 2018 (updated February 24, 2021)

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This Potato Pepper Jack Soup is inspired by the famous pepper jack cheese that so many of us love! This potato soup recipe is loaded with vegetables and of course, delicious pepper jack cheese!

Come fall, I’m all about the comfort foods, especially soup. You can never have too many soup recipes.

A few of my favorites are my best white chicken chili recipe,Sausage and Tortellini Soup, Taco Soup, Lasagna Soup, and Broccoli Potato Soup! They are so delicious, and perfect for this time of year.

I’m adding another soup recipe to the mix and you’ll be so glad I finally shared this recipe with you. It’s one I adapted from my aunt.

This is an easy soup recipe (seriously so easy) that will have you hooked with just one bite!

How to make Potato Pepper Jack Soup

First, boil the potatoes and carrots in a medium sized saucepan until they are fork tender. Drain the water and set the potatoes and carrots aside.

Next, cook the bacon. You can use microwavable bacon and then just chop it up after you’ve cooked it in the microwave. OR feel free to cook the chopped bacon in a skillet. Either way, you need to cook some bacon. No skipping this step! The bacon makes it dang good.

What would a soup be without onions? So many soups have onions in them, right?!

Place the onions in a dutch oven or large pot over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes. Add the diced bell peppers into the mix and cook for 4 minutes.

The recipe says to use a green bell pepper and red bell pepper. I thought I had purchased a green pepper but returned home to find out I hadn’t. Sooooo a yellow pepper from the garden made due.

Add some garlic to the peppers and cook for another minute.

Now, add some delicious butter! We are making a roux.

Once melted add the flour, cooking it for about a minute. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly. Stirring while you’re adding the milk prevents clumps from forming.

Add the potatoes, carrots, and bacon to the pot along with the chicken broth and seasonings.

Potato Pepper Jack Soup

A creamy delicious soup thats loaded with potatoes, peppers, carrots, and Pepper Jack Cheese!

Prep Time: 25 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 45 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

4 bacon strips - chopped
1 red pepper - diced
1 green bell pepper - diced (or yellow pepper)
1 yellow onion - diced
3 garlic cloves - minced
4 cup potatoes - peeled and medium chopped
2 carrots - diced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk - (any kind will do, the higher fat percentage the creamer the soup)
3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
12 oz pepper jack cheese - shredded

Instructions

Fill a medium size sauce pan with water and place it over medium heat. Add the chopped potatoes and carrots to the water. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain. Set aside.
In a dutch oven pan set over medium heat, add the bacon. Cook until the bacon is crisp. Remove from the pan and place the bacon on a paper towel lined plate. Chop the bacon into smaller bite size pieces. Set aside.
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Drain most of the bacon grease, keeping about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the pan. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes.
Then add the diced bell peppers and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Add the 2 tablespoons of butter to the veggies, stir until melted.
Add the flour, stirring until it's coating all of the vegetables. Cook for 1 minute. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly.
Add the potatoes and carrots to the sauce and vegetables. Stir to combine.
Add the chicken broth, bacon, dried thyme, pepper, and salt. Bring everything to a simmer.
Just before serving, add the shredded pepper jack cheese, stir to melt. Serve warm. *

Notes

*garnish with additional pepper jack cheese, chives, fresh thyme, or jalapeños for added heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 30g (10%)Protein: 20g (40%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 13g (65%)Cholesterol: 64mg (21%)Sodium: 1014mg (42%)Potassium: 860mg (25%)Fiber: 4g (16%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 3690IU (74%)Vitamin C: 51.4mg (62%)Calcium: 507mg (51%)Iron: 4.8mg (27%)

author: Whitney Wright

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

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originally published November 6, 2018 — last updated February 24, 2021 // 4 Comments

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4 Comments on “Potato Pepper Jack Soup”

Brenda — January 7, 2020 @ 12:07 am Reply

Made this soup the other night. I did add in some processed cheese because I like how smoothly it melts. The multi-colored peppers in this potato soup make it so unique compared to most other potato soups. The whole family enjoyed this hearty soup. Thanks for a great recipe.
- Salt & Baker — January 7, 2020 @ 1:14 am Reply
  
  So happy you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for taking the time to comment Brenda 💛
Camille — January 22, 2019 @ 9:01 pm Reply

I made this potato soup on a date. It was super good! It’s creamy, yet light and super yummy! I love the addition of the peppers and bacon. I even shared this recipe with one of my friends I loved it so much.
Erin — December 21, 2018 @ 8:08 pm Reply

This soup turned out amazing! Kids loved it, husband loved it. A flavorful soup for sure. Seriously so good! Thank you!