Take leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time of the year and turn them into a delicious Italian potato soup recipe! 

Garlic Basil Potato Soup Appetizers

‘Twas the week of Christmas and all through the house, there were dreams of turkey, mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts!

Ok, ok I promise not to continue,  but seriously I’m so excited for Christmas in 3 days and most importantly, Christmas dinner!

Garlic Basil Mashed Potato Soup

A month ago, I introduced a few “Thanksgiving Leftover” recipes on the blog, like Turkey Tostadas with Pomegranate Guacamole and Turkey Spinach Quiche with Stuffing Crust.

Today I decided to add a “Christmas Leftover” recipe into the mix as I began to think about all of the turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing that will fill the fridge next week!

Garlic Basil Mashed Potato Soup Cups

The great thing about this recipe is that while it’s a great use for leftover mashed potatoes, it’s actually super easy to make anytime you’re craving a big bowl of warm, creamy potato soup!

You can even serve it in little appetizer cups for parties or events, such as New Years Eve!

Mashed Potato Soup Recipe

I whipped this recipe up in my Wonderbag, the portable slow cooking device that continues to cook food that has been brought to a boil without any additional fuel or electricity!

It’s great for taking to parties, and definitely an excellent conversation starter!

Garlic Basil Mashed Potato Soup Ingredients

Garlic Basil Mashed Potato Soup Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup onion (diced)
  • 8 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
  • ¼ cup basil pesto – click link for homemade recipe
  • 4 slices bacon (cooked & crumbled) – optional topping

Garlic Basil Mashed Potato Soup Instructions

Add the butter to a large pot, or dutch oven, over medium heat.

When melted, add the onion, sauté 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

Mashed Potato Soup Recipe

Add the mashed potatoes and vegetable broth and whisk to combine.

Mashed Potato Soup Recipe

Mix in the fresh basil, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.

Cover with a lid, remove from the heat, and place in the Wonderbag.

Slow Cooked Mashed Potato Soup Recipe

Close the Wonderbag tightly and slow cook the soup for 4-6 hours.

Garlic Basil Mashed Potato Soup

Top with the basil pesto and bacon.

I also added a little fresh parmesan cheese, because I saw it in the fridge and it said, “I would be really delicious on that soup.” And I said “yes, you would.”

And yes, I do talk to my food… on a regular basis… lol.

Basil Pesto & Bacon Mashed Potato Soup

I ate a big bowl of the potato soup for dinner (see big bowl ↑) yup, that happened!

Mashed Potato Soup Cups

Then I put some of the potato soup in these adorable little cups, with adorable little spoons, to serve as the perfect party appetizer!

Garlic Basil Mashed Potato Soup

They could easily be served in small plastic cups with regular spoons, but I found an excuse to purchase adorable little cups and adorable little spoons, and I jumped all over it! 😉

Basil Pesto Mashed Potato Soup Cups

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Garlic Basil Mashed Potato Soup

Take leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time of the year and turn them into a delicious Italian potato soup recipe! 

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add the butter to a large pot, or dutch oven, over medium heat.
  • When melted, add the onion, sauté 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the mashed potatoes and vegetable broth and whisk to combine.
  • Mix in the fresh basil, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Cover with a lid, remove from the heat, and place in the Wonderbag.
  • Close the Wonderbag tightly and slow cook the soup for 4-6 hours.
  • Top with the basil pesto and bacon.

Nutrition Facts

Serving 4servingCalories 441kcal (22%)Carbohydrates 56g (19%)Protein 9g (18%)Fat 20g (31%)Saturated Fat 7g (35%)Cholesterol 31mg (10%)Sodium 1110mg (46%)Potassium 755mg (22%)Fiber 4g (16%)Sugar 4g (4%)Vitamin A 935mg (19%)Vitamin C 52.2mg (63%)Calcium 57mg (6%)Iron 1mg (6%)
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