Potato Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Potato Soup

Recipe By : Marie Tehas
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups And Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 medium potatoes -- peeled and diced
4 slices bacon -- diced
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 cup milk -- or more
salt and pepper -- to taste

In a large saucepan, fry bacon until crisp. Drain, leaving 2 tablespoons of gre
ase in saucepan along with bacon. Add onion, cook briefly until onion softens s
omewhat. Add potatoes, toss to coat. Add bouillon cubes and water to saucepan t
o cover potatoes by 1/2 to 1 inch. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium low. St
ir to dissolve bouillon. Cover and cook without stirring until potatoes begin t
o come apart (test by poking with fork). Cook awhile longer, then begin stirrin
g potatoes so that they break down and thicken the broth. Continue stirring (do
not leave it at this stage, it will burn!), mashing all the potatoes with the
fork if you want a smooth soup, leaving some intact if you like it chunky. It w
ill become very thick. Add milk, a bit at a time, until it reaches desired cons
istency. Add salt and pepper to taste. Warm through, stirring constantly. Remov
e from heat.

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