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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Best potato soup recipe I've made.It is our family tradition to eat this after Trick-or-Treating. Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch cubes |
1 large onion, diced |
3 celery ribs, diced |
3 slices bacon, strips diced (i usually use the thick cut bacon) |
2 quarts milk |
4 cups water |
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine |
3/4 cup all-purpose flour |
1 cup whipping cream |
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced |
cheddar cheese, shredded |
green onion, chopped |
Directions:
1. Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onion, celery and bacon until vegetables are tender; drain well. Add the milk, water, bouillon, salt and pepper. Heat through (DO NOT BOIL).
3. In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute.Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 or 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into soup.
4. Add parsley and potatoes; heat through.
5. Garnish with cheese and green onions.
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