Cream of Potato Soup USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Our Cream of Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting combination of potatoes and spices in a creamy broth.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 cup (8 fl oz spoodle) provides ⅜ cup starchy vegetable and ⅛ cup additional vegetable.
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Instructions
 

  • Place potatoes in a large stock pot.
  • Add water and salt. Simmer uncovered over medium–high heat until potatoes are soft.
  • Drain potatoes in a colander. Set aside for step 6.
  • In a large stock pot, add margarine and flour. Stir well until mixture forms into a paste.
  • Add milk. Stir constantly. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 8–10 minutes.
  • Add potatoes. Purée ingredients in stock pot with a bermixer for 3–5 minutes until mixture has a smooth consistency.
  • Add Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, corn, green onions, water, and chicken base. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 3–5 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Pour 1 gal 1 qt 1 cup (about 10 lb 10½ oz) soup into a half steam table pan (12¾′′ x 10½′′ x 6′′).
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Portion with 8 fl oz ladle (1 cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Cream of Potato Soup USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 cup (8 fl oz ladle).
Calories
127
Total Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
304
mg
13
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
20
g
7
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin D
 
36
IU
240
%
Calcium
 
129
mg
13
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
526
mg
15
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Green onions: 8 oz
Potatoes: 8 lb 4 oz
100 Servings:
Green onions: 1 lb
Potatoes: 16 lb 8 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same-Day Service.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 21 lb 5 oz
About 2 gal 2 qt 2⅔ cups/2 steam table pans (12¾″ x 10½″ x 6″)
100 Servings:
About 42 lb 10 oz
About 5 gal 1 qt 1¼ cups/4 steam table pans (12¾″ x 10½″ x 6″)