flavorful potato soup

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Blue Eye, AR
Updated on Jul 3, 2016

What a frugal and wonderful recipe-costs about $5 to make (excluding toppings), and I like mine without any toppings. Sometimes I'll add fried sliced beef sausage to the top for dinner, served with crusty bread. Adjust the seasonings because some people like more pepper than I do.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 slices regular bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped, leaving some leaves on
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 can 13-15 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, if desired, for topping
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, if desired, for topping
  • 2 medium green onions, chopped, if desired, for topping

How To Make flavorful potato soup

  • Step 1
    In a pot, fry bacon pieces on medium heat, stirring, until done. Remove from pan, leaving bacon grease.
  • Step 2
    Add onion, celery and carrots to grease in pan. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes. Add potatoes and salt, pepper and onion powder. Stir.
  • Step 3
    Add chicken broth, water and the cooked bacon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook 30 minutes, or until potatoes are done. Taste and add more seasonings, as needed.
  • Step 4
    Turn off heat, add milk and butter and stir. Ready to serve. Top with any toppings you'd like.

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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