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Potato And Pesto Soup

There is only one word to describe this soup and that word would be yum! My fiance made this for me on our second date and he has just now decided to give me the recipe and let me share it with all of you. I hope you enjoy it, it took allot to get it from him!!

Steps

To make the pesto sauce , put all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and process for 2 minutes , or blend together by hand.
Finely chop the bacon , potatoes , and onions.
Saut the bacon in a large pan over medium heat for 4 minutes.
Add the butter , potatoes , and onions and cook for 12 minutes , stirring constantly.
Add the stock and the milk to the pan and bring to a boil.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the pasta and simmer for 12-14 minutes more.
Blend in the cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the parsley and 2 tablespoons of the pesto.
Transfer to your serving bowls and top with parmesan cheese and a side of garlic bread.

Ingredients

fatty bacon, butter, potato, onion, chicken stock, milk, shell pasta, heavy cream, fresh parsley, salt and pepper, parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic cloves, pine nuts, fresh basil, white pepper, olive oil