"Serve this great tasting, hearty potato soup with crusty bread or biscuits and a simple salad...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 potatoes, peeled and diced
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1 cup chopped onion
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2 carrots, thinly sliced
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2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
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4 cups chicken broth
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/4 cups cream or half-and-half
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real bacon bits or sliced green onions, optional