POTATO SOUP

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I received a recipe from my grandmother and altered it to what I had available at home. It turned out fantastic and I've made it the same way since.

Provided by Angie Dee

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups red potatoes (cubed)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
3 tablespoons chicken stock
1 1/2 cups mixed frozen peas and corn (or carrots)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can French style green beans (optional)
1/2 cup wheat flour (or white)
1 cup onion
1/2 cup butter (8 tbs or 1 stick)
8 cups milk (I use powdered milk about 2 c. powder 6 c. water)

Steps:

  • Cube Potatoes and finely chop onions.
  • Add Potatoes, onion, corn, peas, salt, pepper, garlic, and chicken stock to large pot.
  • Just cover vegetables with cold water and boil for 15-20 minutes.
  • Prepare milk (if using powdered milk).
  • Scald milk by placing it in a pot on medium high heat until small bubbles form around the edge of the pot.
  • Chop butter into smaller pieces and place in a mixing bowl with the flour.
  • Pour 3 cups of scalded milk into butter mixture and beat with a wire whisk.
  • Add remaining milk to soup.
  • Add green beans to soup.
  • Add thickened milk mixture to soup.
  • Simmer on low 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.5, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 86.4, Sodium 680.1, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 16.4

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