SALMON POTATO SOUP - DEE DEE'S

Salmon Potato Soup - Dee Dee's image

Provided by Diane Atherton

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can(s) alaskan pink salmon, reserve juice
2 med to large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and cubed
1 stalk of celery, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
1/2 to 1 c heavy cream or evaporated milk
1/2 stick butter
salt to taste
cajun seasoning to taste
everglade seasoning to taste, optional (this is an added ingredient since first making this dish and i highly recommend)
red pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Cover potatoes,carrots, onion and garlic with enough water to boil vegetables. Cook over medium heat until they boil. Turn heat down and continue cooking until vegetable just begin to get tender. You don't want to over cook.
2. Add the reserved juice from your salmon, and the salmon. Remember to remove skin and bones and try to leave the salmon a little chunkey. Add milk, butter and seasoning and cook about 5 minutes longer.
3. Serve with crusty bread or crackers. Enjoy! I served this with Bill Wentz's https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/bill-wentz/jalapeno-cheddar-rise-again/quick-easy-savory-bread?k=Jalapeno+%26+cheddar&p=2&o=r. Awesome bread!