This soup os very soothing and takes only 15 minutes to prepare. It has 200 calories per serving so it isan easy way to gain back any weight loss when sickLove this soup BUT just purchased it at Walmart 4 bags @ $2.50 each.$12.99 for one bag is too high.Bought these for my mother who said they tasted great. She loved them.I thought the ad said 3 bags, it is only one! Way to much$$$ for one bagDelicious! Easy to make..Bought this at Walmart, but thought I should rate it here because I liked it so much. I make my own, from scratch, potato soup that I LOVE, but I've been looking for something easier for busy days when I still want soup. I've tried lots of different soups and they are a little spicy or something. This is the perfect, creamy potato soup!Since I like the Idahoan instant potatoes, I assumed I would like this new offering from Idahoan. I enhanced this...as I usually do with products...with cubed potatoes, extra seasoning, and cream. So I guess you could say it's a good base for a good soup.However, I buy it at my local grocery store for less that $2 if I remember correctly.Exellent like the mashed potatoes another fine product from the company, I am having trouble locating any more in my rural area however and their help line does not answer.Cut up some ham and toss it in it is as good or better than home made .....!!!