BACON AND POTATO SOUP

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This is perfect on a rainy day or a fall evening. This is a typical French cream soup. The bacon adds a smoky flavor. If it is too thick for you, correct with additional cream or broth. This is courtesy of Patisserie Frederic.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 16 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
salt & pepper
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
15 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced,cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 quarts vegetable stock or 2 quarts water
1 cup cream
1/4 cup whole grain mustard (one spiked with horseradish is wonderful)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large stockpot over medium heat until crispy.
  • Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes, until tender.
  • Add salt and pepper, thyme sprig, rosemary sprigs, and bay leaf.
  • Add potatoes and garlic, and mix well with bacon and onions.
  • Add stock or water and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • Add cream and mustard; stir to blend.
  • Remove bayleaf and purée about 1/2 of the soup in a blender.
  • Mix blended soup with the rest of the soup.
  • Adjust seasonings.
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with chopped scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.3, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 172.4, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.6

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