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Is Fall Here Yet?

September 9, 2006 by Nicole 15 Comments

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Looking at this photo, I realize that I am ready for fall. When I ate this, it was probably about 90 degrees outside but looking at it now, I can almost feel a nice chill in the air. I love to eat soup any time of the year but thick hearty soups like this are always most satisfying when the days are shorter and the air turns cool enough to wear your favorite jeans and sweaters once again.

I needed to make more soup to use up the last of my chicken stock that I had recently defosted. And once again I also had some potatoes and carrots that had been hanging around for quite some time. I had no idea what I was making until it was finished. In fact I continued making changes into the following day. But this turned out to be one of my new favorites and I will definitely make it again once this long, hot Sicilian summer has finally gone.

My friends and family might be surprised that I am posting a potato soup recipe other than our favorite Potato Leek Soup that was my Mom’s specialty. Don’t worry, the Potato Leek Soup will make it’s way onto this blog soon enough. But for now, I suggest that everyone try this one…you won’t be disappointed!

I mentioned that I continuted making changes to this soup even into the second day. The change I made on day two was that I added a bag of frozen corn. I loved the soup the first day but I think the corn made it ten times better! If you don’t like corn, leave it out and this soup will still taste wonderful! Also, the cream can be omitted and the amount of cheese can be reduced if you’re looking for something with a little less fat. But as far as I’m concerned, this is the final recipe that I’ll be making again and again.

Carrot Potato Cheese Soup with Corn

1/4 C. butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 lb. carrots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced (optional)
3 lbs. potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 C. chicken or vegetable stock
1 C. water
12 oz. frozen corn, defrosted
1 T. worcestershire sauce
2 t. mustard powder
1/2 C. cream (optional)
8 oz. extra sharp cheddar, shredded
salt
freshly ground pepper

1. In a large pot, saute the onions and carrots in butter over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes or until just starting to brown.
2. Add garlic and jalapeno (if using) and cook, stirring for one minute.
3. Add potatoes, broth and enough water to barely cover the potatoes (only if needed). Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
4. Remove from heat and pass soup mixture through a food mill. You could also puree in a food processor or blender, or mash in the pot using a potato masher, depending on what consistency you prefer.
5. Return soup to medium-low heat and add corn, worcestershire and mustard powder. Cook, stirring until the corn is heated through.
6. Turn heat to low, stir in cream (if using) and shredded cheddar cheese and stir until cheese is melted and incorporated. Remove from heat.
7. Season with salt and lots of fresh ground pepper.
8. Enjoy!

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  1. Quinn says

    September 9, 2006 at 1:29 pm

    Oh, I love the photograph and the sentiment of impending fall, as well. One of the great things about soups is that their character can be molded by the ingredients on hand as much as by the mood of the cook. Since this recipe has more than a few of Jennifer's favorite things in it, and since the thermometer is mercifully dipping, I know we'll be trying out this recipe soon.
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  2. Scott says

    September 9, 2006 at 2:19 pm

    Fall is such a great time! I love me the thick and hearty soups as well... often I wind up with ones you can count the number of bites you've taken simply by looking at the cratered surface, though my wife would prefer that her soups "self level" in the bowl. I think she'll love this one though!
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  3. rachel says

    September 9, 2006 at 3:57 pm

    I love sounps like this!
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  4. gardenpath says

    September 9, 2006 at 4:42 pm

    Since it IS fall here, that will taste good with an nice loaf of crusty bread and a salad. Your photographs always make me hungry!
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  5. Anne says

    September 19, 2006 at 12:04 am

    You have such a loving way to describe the things you prepare and the pictures make me want to draw up a chair to your table and join you for a meal and some conversation. This soup and some yummy bread with salad would make a perfect fall supper - and winter, too. Adding the corn was definitely an idea that works for me!
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  6. courtney says

    February 18, 2007 at 11:28 pm

    I don't know if you still look at comments for old posts, but I wanted to let you know that this has become the soup that I judge all other soups by. I found this about a month ago, and have made it twice eating the entire pot myself (over a few days). I was disappointed to see I only had one carrot left today, so I could not make it (the dogs on the other hand were thrilled I only had one carrot as they got a snack). And to think almost skipped it because I don't care for cooked carrots.
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  7. Nicole says

    February 19, 2007 at 12:15 pm

    Courtney, Thanks so much for letting me know how much you enjoy the soup, you've made my day :-)
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  8. James Lucas Hepokoski says

    March 4, 2007 at 9:03 am

    I just finished making the soup (it's delicious, of course), and I discovered I had a stick of butter left over on the counter. I'm guessing I was supposed to use it when I sauteed the carrots and onions. Am I right? (I used a splash of olive oil.) Also, I'm quite curious: How available is Worcestershire sauce in Sicily?
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  9. Emily says

    January 18, 2011 at 9:51 am

    I recently acquired a love for soups- particularly potato and broccoli and cheddar soup! This recipe combines some of my favorite ingredients and looks delicious. Thick, creamy soups are the best.
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  10. Quail Eggs says

    May 7, 2014 at 6:44 am

    my favourite soup, simply amazing !!
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