homemade cream of potato soup

Name: HOMEMADE CREAM OF POTATO SOUP
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 5 or 6 slice(s) bacon, diced into small pieces.; 1/2 large sized onion, diced; 1 - rib celery, diced; 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed (cut into 1/2 inch cubes); 3 to 4 cup(s) water (add 3, but may need to add a bit more); - black pepper to taste (this shouldn't need added salt...); 3 cup(s) milk (more if you want to add more); 2/3 cup(s) all purpose flour (in a shaker with 1 cup of water, shaken well to make a thickening); 3 tablespoon(s) butter (optional); 2 to 3 tablespoon(s) granulated chicken bullion. i use knorr "calde de pollo", but the low sodium. it's better.

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Cathy Nunn

Weslaco, TX

Updated on Dec 12, 2012

This is a real favorite in my house! It is easy to make and doesn't take very long to make. By no means is this a "Low-Calorie" soup, but it really sticks to your ribs and warms you up in cold weather!! Once you start to make this soup, it is ready to eat in about an hour!

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Nothing sticks to your ribs like a good thick bowl of Cream of Potato Soup! This is the ultimate Winter time comfort food. Easy and inexpensive to make, your family will request this often.

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

5 or 6 slices bacon, diced into small pieces.
1/2 large sized onion, diced
1 - rib celery, diced
3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
3 to 4 cups water (add 3, but may need to add a bit more)
- black pepper to taste (this shouldn't need added salt...)
3 cups milk (more if you want to add more)
2/3 cup all purpose flour (in a shaker with 1 cup of water, shaken well to make a thickening)
3 tablespoons butter (optional)
2 to 3 tablespoons granulated chicken bullion. i use knorr "calde de pollo", but the low sodium. it's better.

How To Make homemade cream of potato soup

Step 1

In a saucepan, cook bacon and add onion...Cook until browned, reserving drippings. Cut the heat and add diced celery. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, add cubed potatoes and cover with the water. (Add more to completely cover the potatoes if needed.) Cook the potatoes until tender. Add bacon, onion & celery mixture. Be sure and add at least most of the bacon drippings too. (This is where a lot of the flavor is.) Stir together.
Step 3

When the liquid is hot, add the chicken bullion to make a light but savory chicken broth. Add milk and butter. Heat to just under boiling temperature and add the flour & water mixture and whisk in to thicken the soup. Thicken it to as thin or as thick as you like. Add pepper to taste. This shouldn't need any salt... add if needed.
Step 4

Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 15 minutes and thin with a little more milk or water if it gets too thick. Serve hot with crackers. (Garnish with some 'real bacon bits', shredded cheese and chopped green onion tops sprinkled on top of each bowl - OPTIONAL)
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