Not Mrs. Potato Heads Favorite Soup!

When the weather starts to get a bit nippy, it is time to start thinking about all the wonderful kinds of soups available to warm ones’ happy tummy. A favorite among most people is the tried and true Potato Soup.

Top it off with some garnishes, compliment it with a cheesy grilled cheese, and lunch or dinner is served.

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Not Mrs. Potato Heads Favorite Soup!

Servings

Ingredients

• 3 lbs golden potatoes cut into 3/4" pieces
• cooking spray to coat bottom of pot
• 3 TBLSP cooking oil
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 quarts water
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper ground
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 3 tsp chicken bouillon I use better than Bouillon
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• salt and pepper to taste

Garnishes

• 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 cup chives cut
• grated cheddar cheese

Servings Ingredients 3 lbs golden potatoes cut into 3/4" pieces cooking spray to coat bottom of pot 3 TBLSP cooking oil 1/4 cup flour 2 quarts water 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper ground 2 bay leaves 1 sprig rosemary 3 tsp chicken bouillon I use better than Bouillon 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream salt and pepper to taste Garnishes 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled 1/4 cup chives cut grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Spray a large pot with cooking spray and over medium heat add 3 TBLSP cooking oil. Add the cut potatoes and cook until half-way cooked.
2. Add flour to the potatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add water, salt, pepper, bay leaves, rosemary sprig, and chicken bouillon. Stir until ingredients are well combined.
4. When potatoes are cooked through, remove 2 cups of potatoes, mash them, and return them to the pot to add a bit more thickness to the soup.
5. Add cream. Simmer 5 minutes. Taste to see if more salt and or pepper is needed.
6. Garnish with chopped bacon pieces, green onions, and cheese.