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Whalen's Irish Potato Soup




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Recipe Introduction


220 W. Main Street
Grafton, Illinois 62037

Whalen's Irish Potato Soup was part of the scrumptious dinner Dave and I had last month at our visit to the B&B in Grafton , Illinois. Whalen's is located in a dark green two story Victorian house at the foot of the bluffs. From the 2nd floor dining porch you have a wonderful view of the Mississippi River. This is a family venture with the Chef, Aaron Whalen a graduate of Washington University Fine Arts program and a Sculptor, offering casual fine dining featuring American Eclectic Cuisine. Every item we ordered was wonderful. The Martini Fettucine was incredible and rich...beef tenderloin tips with shallots, green olives, roasted red peppers in a velvety vodka cream sauce finished with crumbled Bleu Cheese and a sprinkle of capers. This recipe is posted as written by Aaron, sitting at our table after a long day in the kitchen...



List of Ingredients




Ingredients:
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 c. chopped raw bacon
1 cup "good " chicken stock
1 1/2 quarts 40% heavy whipping cream
1/2 gal. Vitamin D whole milk
2 Tab. cornstarch dissolved in
2 oz. water


Recipe



Use ONLY red potatoes, about 4 cups peeled ,cubed and cooked till fork tender..

to make:
In a large heavy pot add olive oil- heat until it smokes. Add bacon and shallots. Render bacon until crisp and shallots turn golden. Add carrots and celery. When carrots soften add stock and de-glaze the bottom of the pan. Add cream and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Whisk in cornstarch mixed with water...boil 2 minutes while stirring constantly so the cream does not burn. Turn off and add potatoes. Let sit and hour and then check salt and pepper levels. Serve with garnish of grated cheddar cheese on top of reheated soup..