Uncle Bill's Special Creamy Potato Soup

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This soup is easy to make. somewhat on the rich side but very tasty.

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Steps

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In a large saucepan or a medium cooking pot , add potatoes , cover with water.

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Bring to boil , reduce heat , cover and cook for about 10 minutes.

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The potatoes will not be fully cooked and that is fine.

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Drain and transfer to a large cooking pot.

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In a large frying pan , on medium-high heat , melt 1 / 4 cup of butter.

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Add sliced onions , stir and cook until onions are translucent , about 3 minutes.

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Add flour and stir well to coat onions.

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Add leeks , celery and garlic and fry for about 2 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Transfer the onion-leek mixture to the large cooking pot.

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Add chicken broth , bring to boil , reduce heat and cook for about 3 minutes.

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Add the milk , whipping cream , salt , pepper , thyme , and celery seeds.

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Bring the soup to boil , reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes.

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Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

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In a food processor or blender , puree soup in batches until smooth and return to the cooking pot.

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You may also use an immersion blender.

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Add gra.

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Ingredients

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yukon gold potatoes, butter, onions, all-purpose flour, leek, celery rib, garlic cloves, chicken broth, whole milk, whipping cream, salt, white pepper, dried thyme, celery seed, cheese, fresh parsley