Chef Lou's Potato Soup

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Chef lou teaches in a local college culinary program where i live. His potato soup recipe was published in the local newspaper and folks went wild for it. Try it and you'll understand.

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Steps

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In a dutch oven , cook the bacon over medium heat until done.

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Remove from pan and set aside.

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Drain off all but 1 / 4 cup of bacon grease.

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Saute celery and onion in bacon grease until onion begins to turn clear.

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Add garlic and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes.

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Add cubed potatoes and toss to coat.

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Saute for 3-4 minutes.

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Add enough chicken broth to just cover the potatoes.

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Add heavy cream.

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Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.

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Add parmesan , cheddar cheese , and butter and stir until melted.

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Puree some if desired for thickening.

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Garnish with green onion and bacon crumbles.

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Ingredients

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bacon, celery, yellow onion, garlic cloves, potatoes, chicken broth, butter, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, salt and pepper