Bacon Potato Soup. Discuss Bacon Potato Soup, on Cooking Junkies.
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Description: This soup is best served with fresh warm bread for dunking.
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Ingredients:
Time:
1 1/2 hours
Difficulty:
Easy
Serving Size:
Feeds 4 hungry guys
1/4 pound Bacon, diced
1/4 cup Celery
3 Leeks
2 Tablespoons Flour
2 cups Water
2 cups Milk
2 medium Potatoes, peeled and diced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Parsley, chopped
Preparation:
Slice the leeks lengthwise. Remove the root end and most of the green end. Slice the leeks across the grain and soak in water until needed.
Instructions:
Add the bacon pieces to a heavy saucepan and cook until brown. Add the celery and leeks.
Cook until just soft. Add the flour and cook for 3 minutes. Add the water and milk. Slowly bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, add the potatoes and simmer for 1 hour (or until the vegetables are tender). Check the seasonings. Serve warm,
garnished with parsley.