Kurpuis Family Recipes

Country Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. thick cut bacon
• 1/2 stick salted butter
• 2 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 diced white onion
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 medium russet potatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 48 oz. chicken broth
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup (4 oz.) grated cheddar

Directions

• Cut bacon strips crosswise into 1/4 inch wide pieced. Place in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until cooked through (10 mins)
• Use slotted spoon to transfer bacon pieces onto paper towels
• In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, carrots and celery and cook until vegetables are tender
• Add the flour and cook for 2 mins. Add the potatoes, broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (15 mins)
• Slowly pour in milk, stirring constantly. Simmer until the soup is thickened and potatoes are fully cooked (15 mins)
• Ladle the soup into bowls and top with cheddar and bacon

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