ULTIMATE? POTATO SOUP

ULTIMATE? POTATO SOUP image

Yield 12 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 TBL pork buillion
dash or two of liquid smoke
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups water or veggie broth, or enough to cover potatoes
1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Saute the celery and onion in broth until onion begins to turn clear. Add the garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cubed potatoes, and toss to coat. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender. In a separate pan, liquify the Nutrional Yeast with some broth. Whisk in tarragon and cilantro. Stir the creamy mixture into the potato mixture. Puree about 1/2 the soup, and return to the pan. Adjust seasonings to taste.