GERMAN-STYLE POTATO SOUP

German-Style Potato Soup image

Just got this recipe finally, have eaten it before and it was wonderful. Can't wait to try it, but thought I'd share it with my Zaar family.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories Potato

Time 50m

Yield 1 large pot

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb bacon, diced
5 ounces green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup flour
1 gallon water
4 ounces ham soup base
1 ounce chicken soup base
3 ounces sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups half-and-half

Steps:

In a large soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until lightly browned.
Do not drain.
Stir in onions; sauté two minutes.
Add flour, stirring until blended and evenly cooked; two to three minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add water, ham and chicken bases, and sugar.
Mix well.
Stir in potatoes; return to heat and bring to a rolling boil.
Reduce heat to a gentle boil for fifteen minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Add vinegar and mix well.
Simmer two to three minutes.
Add half-and-half; mix well.
Heat to a simmer; stir often.
Serve hot garnished with additional green onions, bacon bits, and/or chopped hard-boiled eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4356.1, Fat 262.5, SaturatedFat 103.2, Cholesterol 487.5, Sodium 6395.2, Carbohydrate 398.6, Fiber 25.2, Sugar 97.8, Protein 100