THE MACHINE SHED BAKED POTATO SOUP

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From the Machine Shed restaurant. The title is misleading, says baked but the potatoes are boiled. If you're driving by one, stop in and have a bite. There are 6 locations: Davenport, IA • Des Moines, IA • Lake Elmo, MN • Rockford, IL • Appleton, WI • Pewaukee, WI.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 lbs baby red potatoes, quartered
1/2 lb bacon, diced
1 large yellow onion, diced
1/4 bunch celery, diced
1 quart milk
1 quart water
2 tablespoons chicken base
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup flour
1/4 bunch parsley, chopped
1 cup whipping cream
colby cheese, shredded
bacon bits, fried
green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in lightly salted boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain, return to hot pan and set aside.
  • In large, heavy pot, saute bacon, onion, and celery over medium-high heat until celery is tender.
  • Drain grease and return bacon, onion, and celery to pot.
  • Add milk, water, chicken base, salt and pepper.
  • Heat over medium-high heat until very hot but do not let soup boil.
  • In heavy, large saucepan over low heat, melt margarine.
  • Stir in flour to make a roux.
  • Mix well and let bubble, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • If desired, a larger amount of roux can be made to produce a thicker soup.
  • Gradually add roux to soup, stirring constantly.
  • Continue to cook, stirring, until thick and creamy.
  • Stir in potatoes, parsley and whipping cream.
  • Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese, bacon bits and/or green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.7, Fat 49.4, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 984.3, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3, Protein 16.6

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