CREAMY BACON & VEGETABLE SOUP

Creamy Bacon & Vegetable Soup image

Provided by Lynn Socko

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 small red potatoes
1 c celery, chopped
1 1/2 c carrots, sliced
1/2 c sweet onion, diced
2 clove garlic, grated
4 c chicken stock, homemade, low sodium
8 slice thick peppered bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 c butter
1/2 c flour
tsp annatto paste
cilantro for garnish

Steps:

1. Wash, dice and boil potatoes. Set aside. Add butter to a large soup pot and cook carrots, celery and onion until tender. Add garlic about 10 min before veggies are done. Add 1/2 c of flour to skillet and mix well to dissolve. Break Annatto paste up in about 1 tbsp. of chicken broth, add to pan, then add more 4 c. of chicken broth slowly and stir, make sure all lumps are removed. Add potatoes and crumbled bacon, simmer for about 15 min. Add salt & pepper to taste. Note: If using store bought broth you will need to season with extra spices.