Irish Potato Soup

Irish Potato Soup

Irish

Makes 6-8 servings

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Ingredients:

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup white onion, chopped
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
4 cups diced potatoes, baked
2 cups milk
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp minced fresh garlic
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup green onion, chopped

Directions:

• In a medium-sized Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook bacon and onion until bacon is crisp. Remove and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the Dutch oven. Use a whisk to stir flour into reserved drippings. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually add chicken broth, whisking to prevent lumps. Cook and whisk until mixture thickens. Add potato, milk, parsley, basil, salt, garlic and black pepper to Dutch oven. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the 1 cup cheese and green onion to Dutch oven, stirring until cheese melts and soup is heated through.
• Serving suggestion: Top each serving with additional bacon, cheese, sour cream and/or Italian parsley.

Source: Adapted from Super Suppers Cookbook by Judie Byrd

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