The creamy base is versatile for this soup so you can really play with additional ingredients according to your taste.This soup is particularly good with cauliflower and thin shaved meats such as Buddig™ added. Additions and or substitutions include: Cauliflower, peas & carrots, corn, diced soft potatoes, ham, bacon, shaved meats cut up, or whatever sounds good to you! Its very easy to make and the potato/cream cheese combo help give it a nice "comfort food" feeling! I love to pick up bread bowls from a local bakery nearby for this meal. This soup is divine in a sourdough bowl also!