MACHINE SHED'S BAKED POTATO SOUP

MACHINE SHED'S BAKED POTATO SOUP image

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 pounds quartered baby red potatoes
1/2 pound diced bacon
1 large diced yellow onion
1/4 th bunch diced celery
1 quart water
2 ounces L.B.Jamison's or Tones chicken soup base
1 quart whole milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 sticks butter
6 ounces flour
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 th bunch minced parsley
water for boiling potatoes

Steps:

1.) Boil potatoes in enough water to cover for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2.) In large heavy pot saute bacon, onions and celery until celery is tender. Drain bacon grease. 3.) Add to bacon mixture milk, water, chicken soup base, salt and pepper. Heat over medium high heat until very hot but not boiling. 4.) In heavy large pan, melt butter and add flour. While stirring, allow the mixture to bubble for 1 minute. Then while stirring the soup add the flour mixture and continue stirring until thick and creamy. 5.) Add parsley, potatoes and whipping cream. Serve while hot