Panera's Cream Cheese Potato Soup

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This is my favorite recipe for potato soup. it's a copycat of the one they use to serve at the st. Louis bread company (panera). the recipe originally called for shredding your potatoes, but i never could get them to cook that way. I know they should cook faster, but i never could get it to work.

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Steps

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Combine broth , potatoes , and spices.

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Boil on medium heat until potatoes are tender.

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Smash a few of the potatoes to release their starch for thickening.

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Reduce to low heat.

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Add cream cheese.

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Heat , stirring frequently , until cheese melts.

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Ingredients

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chicken broth, potatoes, seasoning salt, white pepper, ground red pepper, cream cheese