CREAMY COUNTRY POTATO SOUP

Creamy Country Potato Soup image

Provided by Dinah Stalker

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 lb bag(s) russet potatoes peeled and cubed
3 carrots peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks choppd
1 small onion diced
1 qt heavy cream
6 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 Tbsp garlic powder or to taste
1/2 c dried parsely or 1/4 cup fresh chopped.
1 lb cooked crispy bacon
cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

1. Peel poataoes Cube potatoes and put on to boil in salted water for about 25 min or until soft. Do not throw out all the water, keep at least 2 cups of potato water.
2. Fry bacon until crisp. drain on paper towl. Peel carrots and chop Chop celery Dice onion Place carrots, celery, and onion in pan with 3 tablspoons of butter, add salt and pepper to taste and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder and saute until soft.
3. When potatoes are done and you drain them all but 2 cups of the water, mash up potatoes. Add celery, onion and carrots. On medium low heat add in heavy cream stirring, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of garlic powder and butter stirring. Add chopped parsely and salt and pepper to taste. If too thick you can add milk to desired consistancy.
4. Serve with grated cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Delicious on a cold night, the perfect comfort food.