SWEET ONION POTATO SOUP

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This is a perfect soup to warm you up on those cold winter nights. I love the creamy chunkiness of this. There were some in the Test Kitchen that thought this had some heat in it. If you don't like a kick, just cut back on the cayenne.

Provided by Joanne Hendriksen

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large red onions
2 large potatoes
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp black pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 c half n half
dash(es) ginger seasoning
1/2 tsp basil, dried
1/2 tsp oregano, dried
1 c chicken broth
3 spring onions
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Peel & dice red onions, rinse, dry & dice potatoes.
  • 2. Place in pot and cover with water (about 4 cups) cooking on medium heat until soft. (25 min) While you prepare a thickening roux: warm cast iron skillet with 2 slices of butter, when hot sprinkle 2 tbsp All purpose flour. Don't stir until lightly brown then add 1/2 c. water and stir. Add 1/2 c. cream and stir. Set aside.
  • 3. Dice 3 spring onions and set aside until potatoes are cooked. Add chicken broth, and spices continue to simmer on low heat for 12-15 minutes.
  • 4. During final 5 minutes add roux and 1 c. half n half. Cook to desired creamy consistency then serve with your choice of hearty toasted bread.

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