CREAM OF POTATO SOUP II

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Great Potato Soup, healthy eating, oh so good, and easy to make! Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Provided by Renee

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 pounds peeled and cubed potatoes
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups skim milk
1 pound carrots, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 onions, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
5 cubes chicken bouillon
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large stock pot boil potatoes in water until tender. Drain all water, reserving 2 cups. Mix potatoes and 2 cups reserved water with a hand mixer until slightly lumpy.
Add cream, milk, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, green bell pepper, chicken bouillon cubes, bay leaves, pepper, salt and season with red pepper. Let simmer for 3 to 4 hours, covered, stirring every 1/2 hour. Periodically add milk if too soup is becoming to thick. Once heated through and vegetables are tender, serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1231.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g