Powerfully Delish Potato Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 -5 medium yukon gold potatoes ( but russet or white will do will also work)
2 (8 oz) packages betty crocker au gratin potatoes
4 cups chicken broth (or as much as you need to cover the potatoes and vegetables)
4 cups water
1 pint heavy cream
2 stalks celery (finely diced or put in food processor)
20 baby carrots ( cut in bite sized pieces)
3/4 medium sweet onion (finely diced or put in food processor)
1 lb bacon
green onion (to sprinkle on top)
4 tbsp margarine
1 tsp bottled garlic
2 pinches kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions:

Peel and dice potatoes.
Dice the celery, carrot and onion (if you have a small food chopper it makes this much easier).
Cut bacon in small bite sized pieces and pan fry until done but not crisp.
Using a large dutch oven melt the margarine.
Saute' the onion, celery and carrots, garlic, pepper in the margarine until softened.
Add the diced potatoes with the water and chicken broth along with both packages of au gratin potatoes both the potatoes and the sauce packages. make sure all the potatoes and vegetables are covered with fluid (water and chicken broth).
If you need to add more liquid add equal parts chicken broth and water.
Boil on medium high heat for 40 minutes or until all potatoes are softened.
Watch your liquid. It evaporates quickly. Add equal parts water and chicken broth. If you have to add liquid add 1/2 cup broth 1/2 cup water to start and keep adding liquid in this fashion. A lot depends on your altitude. Just keep a close eye on it.
Take a potato masher or fork and coarsely mash the potatoes and vegetables leaving lots of chunks.
Add the pint of cream and heat throughly being careful not to scorch the soup.
Heat on low until desired consistency. It thickens up quickly.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	744.45 Kcal (3117 kJ)
Calories from fat	727.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	80.78g	124%
Cholesterol	158.66mg	53%
Sodium	1153.74mg	48%
Potassium	521.81mg	11%
Total Carbs	18.78g	6%
Sugars	4.17g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.85g	7%
Protein	12.4g	25%
Vitamin C	15.6mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	109.2mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.24 Kcal (533 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.81g	124%
Cholesterol	27.12mg	53%
Sodium	197.2mg	48%
Potassium	89.19mg	11%
Total Carbs	3.21g	6%
Sugars	0.71g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.32g	7%
Protein	2.12g	25%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	14%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	18.7mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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