Perfect Potato Soup

Perfect for a cold evening-- Perfect Potato Soup

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/perfect-potato-soup • Posted by Emilie B.

I was raised in German/Amish influenced Pennsylvania. This hearty potato soup was one my Mom made often, and to this day, it remains one of my favorites. I taste one bite, and I'm home.

You will need

6 large Potatoes scrubbed 4 Carrot(s) peeled and diced 3 Celery ribs, washed and diced 1 large Onions 1 stick Butter or margarine 3 cloves Garlic minced 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp black Pepper 3 inches velveeta log 1 cup All Purpose Flour 5 cup whole Milk 2 tbsp chicken bouillon 2 cup fully cooked Ham chopped 1 cup Cheddar Cheese 1 cup cooked and crumbled Bacon

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I was raised in German/Amish influenced Pennsylvania. This hearty potato soup was one my Mom made often, and to this day, it remains one of my favorites. I taste one bite, and I'm home.

Instructions

1. Sauté onions, celery, carrots, salt, pepper, garlic, and 3 diced potatoes in butter in a large Dutch oven until vegetables are soft. Bake the other potatoes by poking with a knife several times per side and cooking in the microwave for 5-6 minutes, until soft.

2. When vegetables are tender, add in flour and gradually stir in enough milk to make a creamy, somewhat thick soup.

3. Add in Velveeta and the mashed pulp from baked potatoes.

4. Add in chicken bouillon and ham and heat until very hot, but not boiling (soup will thicken as you stir– keep scraping the bottom). Adjust spices to taste and serve immediately, garnished with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon, if desired