JIM'S POTATO SOUP RECIPE

Jim's Potato Soup Recipe image

Provided by PamBarnett

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 stick butter
4 cups yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cup celery chopped
Salt
Cayenne
Freshly ground black Pepper
1 Bay leaf
3 T chopped Garlic
10 cups chicken stock
2 lb. Baking Potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp Dill Weed
1 cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

Melt the butter in a 6 quart stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and celery. Season with salt, cayenne, and black pepper, stirring, until the vegetables are soft and lightly golden, about 8 minutes. Add the bay leaf and garlic, stirring for 2 minutes. Add the stock and potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are very soft and the mixture is thick and creamy, about 1 hour. remove the soup from the heat. Discard the bay leaf. With a hand-held blender, puree until smooth. Slowly add the cream. Stir to blend. Reseason the soup and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese.