Red Potato Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 2 1/2 lbs unpeeled small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 celery ribs, diced
• 3 slices bacon, diced
• 8 cups milk
• 4 cups water
• 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
• shredded cheddar cheese
• chopped green onion

Recipe

• 1 place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water.
• 2 bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender. drain and set aside.
• 3 in a dutch oven or large soup kettle, saute the onion, celery and bacon until vegetables are tender; drain well.
• 4 add the milk, water, bouillon, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil).
• 5 in a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth.
• 6 cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute.
• 7 gradually add cream. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. stir into soup. add parsley and potatoes; heat through. sprinkle with cheese and green onions.