ULTIMATE POTATO SOUP

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I found this on the net last year and have made it too many times to count. Best soup recipe I think I have!

Provided by treko

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 easily doubles or triples

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb bacon, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a dutch oven cook bacon till soft/ crisp, remove from pan and set aside.
  • Drain off fat except for 1/4 of a cup and cook onion and celery till onion is translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes add potatoes and toss to coat.
  • Sauté for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add bacon and cover with enough stock to just cover potatoes.
  • Cover and simmer till potatoes are tender.
  • In separate pan melt margarine and cook with flour for 1-2 minutes. Add cream, tarragon and cilantro and bring mixture to a boil to thicken, stirring constantly.
  • Add cream mixture to potato mixture, heating through.
  • Puree about 1/2 the soup and return to pot.
  • Season to taste and serve.

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