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German-Style Potato Soup
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 4
Just got this recipe finally, have eaten it before and it was wonderful. Can't wait to try it, but thought I'd share it with my Zaar family.
Ingredients:
1 lb bacon, diced
5 ounces green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup flour
1 gallon water
4 ounces ham soup base
1 ounce chicken soup base
3 ounces sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups half-and-half
Directions:
1. In a large soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until lightly browned.
2. Do not drain.
3. Stir in onions; sauté two minutes.
4. Add flour, stirring until blended and evenly cooked; two to three minutes.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add water, ham and chicken bases, and sugar.
7. Mix well.
8. Stir in potatoes; return to heat and bring to a rolling boil.
9. Reduce heat to a gentle boil for fifteen minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
10. Add vinegar and mix well.
11. Simmer two to three minutes.
12. Add half-and-half; mix well.
13. Heat to a simmer; stir often.
14. Serve hot garnished with additional green onions, bacon bits, and/or chopped hard-boiled eggs.
By RecipeOfHealth.com