GRANDMA'S CREAM OF POTATO SOUP OR BROCCOLI SOUP

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This recipe has a slight smoky flavor due to the deli bacon. Broccoli can be substituted for potatoes for Cream of Broccoli Soup. **This recipe can also be used for Clam Chowder. Eliminate the broccoli and use Chopped Clams.

Provided by Jim Tasker

Categories     Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (31 ounce) cans college inn chicken broth
6 medium potatoes (cubed)
4 stalks celery (diced)
4 medium carrots (diced)
1/2 cup cubed ham (optional)
1/4 lb of deli bacon (smoked)
1 medium Spanish onion (diced)
1 quart heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
1/4-1/2 cup cornstarch
12 ounces cheddar cheese (optional)
2 heads broccoli, chopped, peel stems of skins and slice (skins are tough and bitter)

Steps:

  • Empty cans of chicken broth in pot.
  • Add cubed potatoes and bring to a boil.
  • While potatoes are starting to cook pan fry bacon until crisp and add bacon grease to chicken and potato broth.
  • Crumble bacon and add to broth.
  • Add diced ham to broth (optional).
  • In a sauce pan melt butter and add diced onion, celery and carrots.
  • Pan fry until soft.
  • When potatoes are done add the celery, carrot and onion mixture with butter to broth.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add about 1/4 to 1/2 of the quart of heavy cream.
  • Be careful not to have soup at a heavy boil or cream will curdle.
  • Add enough cream to make soup look creamy throughout.
  • Add cheese (optional).
  • Mix corn starch with very cold water and add to soup.
  • Continue medium boil until soup thickens.
  • If it isn't thick enough repeat corn starch and add slowly.
  • Remove from heat and enjoy.
  • Soup will thicken when it gets cold.
  • Can add milk or water to thin out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.3, Fat 58.4, SaturatedFat 33.7, Cholesterol 187.9, Sodium 1035, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 7, Protein 17

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