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Red Potato Soup Recipe

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I love to entertain, and this recipe is one of my favorites to fix for guests. Onion, celery and bacon season the thin but creamy broth in this chunky potato soup, which always wins raves when I serve it. -Bev Bosveld, Waupun, Wisconsin

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Red Potato Soup Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 18 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

2-1/2 pound unpeeled small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
3 Wright® Brand Bacon strips, chopped

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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 and chopped green onions

Directions

Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, saute the onion, celery and bacon until vegetables are tender; drain well. Add the milk, water, bouillon, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil).
In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. 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. Yield: 18 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 272 calories, 19 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 725 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Red Potato Soup in Taste of Home August/September 2002, p25

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Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2010 by TerriKrause

I love the flavor! It's a little thin so I add a little more potatoes (mashed). I cook the bacon to get it crisp before adding the onion and celery.

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2010 by lruona

My friend made this soup for a ladies lunch and we loved it. It had the best flavor and was just so delicious! Definitely will make again!! Very easy to put together too. I do my potatoes in my steamer which to me seems faster and easier with less mess. I highly recommend this one.