Potato Salad Soup

By Carol T.

At Gleaners, we know that creativity in the kitchen goes a long way—especially when it comes to using up larger-sized items you might not finish right away. One of our members, Carol recently shared this clever idea for turning leftover potato salad into a cozy, comforting soup. It’s simple, tasty, and a great way to reduce waste while feeding your family!

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Potato Salad Soup 🥔🥣

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Reser’s Gourmet Red Potato Salad (or any potato salad you have on hand)

• 1 cup milk

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: cooked bacon (about 1 slice or ¼ cup bacon bits)

• Optional: grated cheese of your choice

  
  

Instructions:

1. Combine potato salad and milk in a saucepan over low heat.

2. Stir gently and season with salt, pepper, or other spices to taste.

3. Heat slowly until warmed through (keep heat low to avoid scorching the milk).

4. Add bacon if desired, and top with shredded cheese.

5. Serve and enjoy!

   
   

This recipe is easy to adapt for any household—no exact measurements required. Try adding your own seasonings or toppings to make it your own. It’s a simple, delicious way to turn something familiar into something brand new.

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