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Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Karena PHOTO BY: AmyT

"I have made this for many whom have given it the title. This takes a bit of effort but is well worth it. Please note: for those who do not wish to use bacon, substitute 1/4 cup melted butter for the bacon grease and continue with the recipe. (I generally serve this soup as a special treat as it is not recommended for people counting calories.)"

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PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	30 Min
READY IN	40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 pound bacon, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until done. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside. Drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.
In the bacon grease remaining in the pan, saute the celery and onion until onion begins to turn clear. Add the garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cubed potatoes, and toss to coat. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Return the bacon to the pan, and add enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes. Cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour. Cook stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream, tarragon and cilantro. Bring the cream mixture to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir the cream mixture into the potato mixture. Puree about 1/2 the soup, and return to the pan. Adjust seasonings to taste.

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Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by MS.VIC

I have made this soup several times for many different people. Everyone LOVES it! I don't... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by KMCOOKS4RL

I am a professional Chef and I teach Culinary classes, we used this recipe last night and it... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2003 by JOHNJRSMOM

This TRULY is the best potato soup you could ever have. Rich, creamy, full of flavor. You... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2003 by MAGGIEOK2

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MAGGIEOK2
Jan. 1, 2003

This has to be one of the best tasting potato soup recipes I've tried. I think next time I will try adding some shredded cheese in the last step or stir some into a hot bowl of soup for an added kick. I did find that this recipe takes much longer to prepare than the recipe states. The times listed in the preparation are assuming you're starting out with peeled/diced potatoes, chopped onions, chopped celery, etc. If you have none of this prepared ahead of time (and who does?) then this recipe will take much longer to make. Sure, it's worth the time it takes to make it...but don't use this recipe for as last-minute dinner when you're in a hurry or when you're really tired and just wanting a good soup. It took me about two hours to make this from start to finish. The cooking of the potatoes in the middle of the recipe before the stock is added is an excellent step and it helps the potatoes cook much faster than they would have just by boiling alone. The puree step at near the end is very important. It highly affected the texture and flavor of the soup. Don't skip that step! Also, please don't think that "chicken broth" and "chicken stock" are the same thing. They're not! I wasn't able to find chicken stock at Walmart, I had to go to Albertsons. If you use chicken broth you'll get a much different result. I also noticed this recipe has no salt added. I did find adding salt to my bowl of soup helped the flavor even more. I suggest adding some salt! I hi

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This has to be one of the best tasting potato soup recipes I've tried. I think next time I... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2002 by GINNYG

This soup was awesome! The only change from the recipe that I made was to use fat-free 1/2 &... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by BEVIN_VAN_LIEMPT

Thank you so much for letting us enjoy this wonderful soup. It was one of the last things my... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2003 by CELESTE ROSS

Thankyou! Karena. What a rich & decadent soup!! As I'm devouring every bite. I feel like I... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2002 by SUMMERK

This is a wonderful recipe. I scaled it down to four servings, but after tasting it, I wished... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2005 by JOYCE

This recipe is tops for potato soup in our house! We have 4 kids, ages 8 to 13, and they LOVED... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2002 by SHEILAMP

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