CHUNKY POTATO SOUP

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This is another one of my favorite potato soup recipes. It's similar to some of the recipes already posted, but a little different so I am posting this too. Enjoy!

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 medium potatoes
2 cups water
1 small onion
1/2 cup chives
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons butter
crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper
3 cups milk or 3 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1" cubes.
  • Bring water to a boil in large saucepan and add potatoes.
  • Cook until tender and drain reserving liquid.
  • Set aside potatoes and measure 1 cup cooking liquid (adding water if necessary) and set aside.
  • Peel and finely chop onion and chives.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onions and chives to saucepan and cook, stirring frequently until tender, but not brown.
  • Add flour to saucepan.
  • Season with red pepper and black pepper to taste.
  • Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk/cream, and sugar to onion/chive mixture in saucepan.
  • Stir well and add cheese and bacon.
  • Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Serve with fresh chives, cheese, and bacon.

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