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creamy bacon & vegetable soup

Recipe by
Lynn Socko
San Angelo, TX

A delicious tummy warming soup that does not take all day to make. NOTE: Chicken stock was made previously and frozen.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy bacon & vegetable soup

  • 6 sm
    red potatoes
  • 1 c
    celery, chopped
  • 1 1/2 c
    carrots, sliced
  • 1/2 c
    sweet onion, diced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, grated
  • 4 c
    chicken stock, homemade, low sodium
  • 8 slice
    thick peppered bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • tsp
    annatto paste
  • cilantro for garnish

How To Make creamy bacon & vegetable soup

  • 1
    Wash, dice and boil potatoes. Set aside. Add butter to a large soup pot and cook carrots, celery and onion until tender. Add garlic about 10 min before veggies are done. Add 1/2 c of flour to skillet and mix well to dissolve. Break Annatto paste up in about 1 tbsp. of chicken broth, add to pan, then add more 4 c. of chicken broth slowly and stir, make sure all lumps are removed. Add potatoes and crumbled bacon, simmer for about 15 min. Add salt & pepper to taste. Note: If using store bought broth you will need to season with extra spices.
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