Hello readers! Today I wanted to share a yummy comforting soup recipe with you. It’s a simple creamy potato soup that is not only easy to make, but definitely warms the belly on a cool day! Ingredients: 1 pound bacon, chopped 3 Tbsp. butter 2 stalks celery, diced (I omit this to please kids, but it gives the soup nice flavor.) 1/2 sweet onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed (I prefer red potatoes) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup heavy cream (Can sub. milk to reduce calories) 4 cups chicken broth or stock Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded 2 green onions, chopped Method: 1. In a Dutch oven, or large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until done. Remove bacon from pan and chop. 2. Drain off all but 1/4 cup bacon grease. Add onion, and celery to pot and sauté until soft. Add garlic and cook about 1 more minute. 3. Add cubed potatoes, butter, and flour and stir well. Sauté for another 2 … [Read more...]
