Red Potato Soup
I love this soup on a cold day, i made a batch this morning, the house smells lovely.
Steps
Start by frying the bacon in a 2 gallon stockpot over medium heat.
When the bacon is about half cooked , add in the onions , parsley , garlic and celery.
Cook until the onions and celery are softened.
Add 4 quarts of water to the stockpot.
Bring to a boil , then add potatoes.
Cook for 40 minutes , covered.
Stir occasionally.
After 40 minutes , spoon about 1 / 2 of the potatoes with liquid into a blender.
Puree till smooth , add the pureed potatoes back into the pot along with the salt , pepper and half-and-half.
Cook for an additional 20 minutes , covered.
Stir frequently.
Serve garnished with grated cheddar cheese and serve with warm french bread.
Season to taste.
Ingredients
red potatoes, celery ribs, purple onion, bacon, fresh parsley, garlic, half-and-half, black pepper, salt, water