WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Starches and Veggies (Stars of the Show)
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6-7 Potatoes, peeled, chopped evenly
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2 Celery Sticks, Chopped
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1 Medium to Large Onion Chopped
Protein (The Co-Stars)
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6-7 Slices of Bacon (Optional, can use Turkey or Pork)
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4-5 Precooked Sausage Patties, Chopped (Optional, can use Turkey or pork)
Broth, Creams, Spice and Everything Nice
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4 C Chicken Broth
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2/3 C Heavy Cream
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1 1/2 C Half and Half
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1/4 C All Purpose Flour
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1 Tsp Taragon
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2-3 Tsp Fresh Cilantro
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1/8-1/4 Tsp Ancho Chili Powder
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Salt and Pepper to taste
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Tbsp Oil or Butter
Instructions to the right, below on mobile
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POTATO SOUP
THERE'S A SPIKE IN COVID CASES - SERIOUSLY WASH THOSE HANDS.
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With Tsp of Butter or Oil, Brown Bacon on Md Heat
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Remove it, set aside (once cool, crumble it
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In pot with bacon grease add another Tbsp of butter
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Throw in onions and celery, sauté for about 5 minutes
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Then add potatoes, toss
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Pour in chicken broth, stir, cover for 10 minutes
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In a separate Pan, melt butter
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Add flour, heavy cream, half and half, cilantro, taragon, ancho chili powder, salt, pepper - bring to boil whisk, then stir repeatedly until mixture thickens
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Add cream mixture to broth and potato mixture, remove half and purée in blender
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Add purée mixture back to soup pot, then reserve bacon and sausage
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Garnish with chives, extra bacon, and cheese if desired.