CHEF LOU'S POTATO SOUP

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Chef Lou teaches in a local college culinary program where I live. His potato soup recipe was published in the local newspaper and folks went wild for it. Try it and you'll understand.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb bacon, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
7 cups chicken broth (or enough to cover potatoes)
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese
2 green onions, minced for garnish
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until done.
  • Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Drain off all but 1/4 cup of bacon grease.
  • Saute celery and onion in bacon grease until onion begins to turn clear.
  • Add garlic and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add cubed potatoes and toss to coat.
  • Saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add enough chicken broth to just cover the potatoes.
  • Add heavy cream.
  • Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.
  • Add Parmesan, cheddar cheese, and butter and stir until melted.
  • Puree some if desired for thickening.
  • Garnish with green onion and bacon crumbles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1382.3, Fat 97.6, SaturatedFat 52.5, Cholesterol 276.2, Sodium 2508.5, Carbohydrate 85.5, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 6.6, Protein 43.5

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