Creamy Potato Soup Recipe buddharocket

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   To start, peel your potatoes and put them into a pot to boil.

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   Put a medium to large soup pot on the stove on medium-low heat (around number 4 on an electric stove).

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   First, put in your butter and let it melt a little.

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   Now add your garlic, white onion and fresh parsley.

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   Let this simmer for about 5 minutes.

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   Now add your chopped celery, bay leaves and white wine.

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   Again, let it simmer for a few minutes.

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   Now add your pre-cooked bacon bits, or chopped ham.

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    After that has simmered for about 5 minutes, season with a little salt and pepper and then add your chicken stock.

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    Turn the heat up to about 7 to get the mixture boiling.

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    Once it has come to a slow boil, add your cream and stir it in well.

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    Take your potatoes out of the water and add those to the soup.

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    Take 4 cups of the water that the potatoes had boiled in, and stir that into the soup well.

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    Now, let the entire mixture simmer/slow boil for about 1 hour.

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    Last, stir in the green onion and thicken your soup with a rue if necessary.

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    Let the soup simmer on low heat for at least 15 minutes, then serve with a garnish of shredded cheddar cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.