Tuesday, March 10, 2009

potato soup

My mom gave me a cook book when we got married that has a recipe for pretty much the best potato soup I've ever had! I made it again last night and thought I would share the recipe.

Ingredients:
6 bacon strips, diced
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes (I usually actually put more than this)
1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
1 small carrot, diced (again, I usually put more like 4 or 5)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 Tbsp. flour
3 cups milk
8 oz. Velveeta, cubed


Cook bacon until crisp; drain. In a large saucepan, combine bacon, potatoes, broth, carrots, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Combine flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.

This should easily feed 4 or more people. . .We always get stuffed and still have plenty of leftovers.


3 comments:

  1. Annie!! Wow its been so long! You look like you do are doing wonderful though. You and Thomas are such perfect looking couple. I am SO glad you started a blog because I am now going to check it weekly for more recipes, all of the recipes i stole from you in Glenwood I still make today, but I need more because they are all so good! I'm pretty sure the only reason my husband married me was because of your recipes. Okay, kidding, I sure hope that wasn't the only reason because I only have like three recipes from you. Anyhow, have a great day! and I love that picture of you and thomas walking and holding hands, it is so beautiful there, is that in Missouri?

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  2. It's actually in Norway! But there are definitely places in Missouri that look about the same. I'm glad to hear that you and your family are doing well!

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