Potato, Bacon, and Gruyere Soup Recipe

Name: Potato, Bacon, and Gruyere Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 3 medium onions, chopped fine; 3 cups chicken broth; 3 1/4 cups water; 3 pounds boiling potatoes (preferably yellow-fleshed); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, grated (about 2 1/2 cups); 1 tablespoon Madeira or Sherry if desired; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped fine
3 cups chicken broth
3 1/4 cups water
3 pounds boiling potatoes (preferably yellow-fleshed)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, grated (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon Madeira or Sherry if desired
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

1
In a heavy kettle (at least 5 quarts) cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and spoon off all but 1 tablespoon fat.
2
Add onions and saute over moderately high heat, stirring, until pale golden.
3
Add broth and 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.
4
Peel potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
5
Add potatoes to soup and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
6
In a small bowl whisk together flour and remaining 1/4 cup water until smooth and add to simmering soup, whisking.
7
Simmer soup, covered, 5 minutes.
8
In a blender puree Gruyere with 3 cups hot soup broth.
9
Stir puree into soup with Madeira, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste and remove soup from heat.
10
Soup may be prepared up to this point 3 days ahead (cool uncovered before chilling covered).
11
Reheat over low heat but do not let boil.
12
Just before serving, stir in parsley.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, chopped, 3 medium onions, chopped fine, 3 cups chicken broth, 3 1/4 cups water, and more.

Yes, Potato, Bacon, and Gruyere Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Potato, Bacon, and Gruyere Soup

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