ellen's potato soup with attitude
This recipe comes from cleaning out the pantry. I was in the mood for some good old fashioned potato soup, even though the temp outside is just below 90 degrees. Inside, it's cool and soup is good for the soul.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 large red potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 to 6 ounces baby carrots, cut in half
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 dash summer savory
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 2 ounces monterey jack cheese
- 2 ounces parmesan cheese
How To Make ellen's potato soup with attitude
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Step 1In a large saucepan, cook potatoes, carrots, and onions 8-10 minutes over medium-low heat. Drain and set aside. -
Step 2In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; set aside. Do not discard bacon drippings.
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Step 3Place minced garlic in hot bacon drippings for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Do not allow to burn. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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Step 4Add garlic, salt, pepper, summer savory, butter, half and half, and cheeses to the vegetables. Stir over low heat until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
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Step 5Top each serving with crumbled bacon. Enjoy!
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Category:
Cream Soups
Category:
Other Soups
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#cheesy
Keyword:
#creamy
Keyword:
#hearty
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Potatoes
Method:
Stove Top
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