Snowman Soup Cream Of Potato

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This cream of potato soup is from chef dan strackbein of the rochester deli in waukesha, wi. This is a wonderful creamy soup that is one of my favorite comfort foods to eat on a cold winter day.

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Steps

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Heat salad oil in a 5 quart stock pot.

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Sweat onion , celery , and carrots until clear and add garlic and thyme.

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Add chicken stock and potatoes , bring to a boil.

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Simmer for 20 minutes.

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Melt butter in a sauce pan and add flour , cook for two minutes.

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Add to stock pot , whisk until smooth.

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Simmer 5 minutes , add salt and white pepper to taste.

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Serve in a bread bowl.

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Ingredients

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russet potatoes, carrot, celery ribs, bacon, onion, chicken stock, garlic, thyme leaves, white pepper, half-and-half, salad oil, butter, flour, salt