parm & potato soup

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37 Pinches
Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Jul 4, 2011

This recipe is based on one from a "Tastes of Home" Slow Cooker book, but I've modified it to fit my own needs and skill level.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield about 10

Ingredients

  • 4 - medium baking potatoes (i use red)
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 4 1/2 cups chicken broth, non-fat
  • 6 cups milk (i use 1%)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 10-12 - bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

How To Make parm & potato soup

  • Step 1
    Pierce potatoes with a fork, bake at 375 for 40-50 min. until tender. --OR-- cook potatoes using an alternative microwave method. Cool and cube, set aside. *Potatoes can be peeled before cubing if preferred.
  • Step 2
    In a large Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings (add or subtract seasonings to personal taste). Blend.
  • Step 3
    Gradually add broth while stirring. Bring to boil, cook and stir until thickened.
  • Step 4
    Add potatoes from step one, return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer with cover for 10 min.
  • Step 5
    Add milk and cheese, continue to heat until cheese is melted. Stir in bacon and serve. *Tastes great with garlic bread.

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