Saturday, February 11, 2012

SOUPS - CREAMY POTATO CHOWDER


CREAMY POTATO CHOWDER

Serving 6

2 Strips Bacon fried and crumbled
1/2 Onion chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons Flour
1 quart Chicken bouillon
1 pound Red potatoes scrubbed and cubed small
Salt & pepper
3/4 cup Milk
1 cup Heavy whipping cream


1.   In a pot start with fryng the bacon ( The pot need to big enough to hold the entire soup )

2.   When bacon is almost ready add onion and garlic, add vegetable oil if needed and cook 5 minutes

3.   Add the flour, stir well and cook about 3 to 4 more minutes

4.   Slowly add the bouillion, stir very well and bring to a boil

5.   Add potatoes, stir and simmer 30 minutes until potatoes are soft; mush some of the potatoes but leave some in the original shape.

6.   Add hot milk and simmer few more minutes.

7.   Add heavy cream, stir and simmer 3 minutes.

8.      Remove from heat, sprinkle pepper and chopped fresh parsley for garnish ( dry parsley can be used as well )

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