SNOWMAN SOUP (CREAM OF POTATO)

Snowman Soup (Cream of Potato) image

Provided by DebS 2

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced (snowman's body)
1 large carrot, diced (snowman's nose)
2 celery ribs, diced (snowman's arms)
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled (snowman's eyes and mouth)
1 medium onion, diced
2 quarts chicken stock
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 teaspoon white pepper (snowflakes!)
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup salad oil
1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup flour
salt
white pepper

Steps:

Heat salad oil in a 5 quart stock pot.
Sweat onion, celery, and carrots until clear and add garlic and thyme.
Add chicken stock and potatoes, bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Melt butter in a sauce pan and add flour, cook for two minutes.
Add to stock pot, whisk until smooth. Simmer 5 minutes, add salt and white pepper to taste.
Serve in a bread bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.8, Fat 40.4, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 629.6, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4, Protein 12