Potato: Chunky Potato Soup
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
5 1/2 cup chicken stock
3 lb russet potatoes, peeled cut into 1" pieces
4 slc bacon chopped
1 tbl butter
1 lrg onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tbl all-purpose flour
1/2 cup half and half
ground white pepper Recipe
1. Combine stock and potatoes in heavy large saucepan. Boil until potatoes are almost tender and still hold their shape, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat.
2. Saute bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet.
3. Melt butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add flour; stir 2 minutes. Gradually stir in 1 cup cooking liquid from potatoes.
4. Grently stir onion mixture into potato mixture, being careful not to break up potatoes. Add half and half and simmer until soup is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with white pepper and salt.
5. Sprinkle with bacon before serving.
NOTES : Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill. Bring to simmer before serving.
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