Dillard's Garden Room Dutch Potato Soup Copycat

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The dillard house is a popular family restaurant in northern georgia. I used to live near there. Here is a recipe for their potato soup, which i have changed only using vegetaable stock for the original beef stock. Feel free to use the beef stock if you prefer.

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Steps

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Heat oil in a large stockpot.

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Add onion , celery , carrots and garlic.

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Cook over medium heat about 15 minutes , stirring often.

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Add pepper , bay leaf , and 8 cups of the stock.

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In a separate pan , melt margarine over medium heat.

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Whisk in flour.

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Cook 10 minutes , whisking occasionally.

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Add remaining 4 cups stock , whisking to remove any lumps.

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Add thickened stock to vegetable mixture , increase heat to high and bring to a boil.

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Reduce to a simmer and cook until vegetables are soft , about 45 minutes.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in potatoes.

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Stir well.

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Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.

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Salt and pepper to taste.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, onions, celery, carrot, garlic, white pepper, bay leaf, vegetable stock, margarine, all-purpose flour, potatoes