Grandma's Cream of Potato or Broccoli Soup
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 2 (31 ounce) chicken broth
- 6 medium potatoes, cubed
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 4 medium carrots, diced
- 1⁄2 cup ham, cubed (optional)
- 1⁄4 lb bacon
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 quart heavy cream, evaporated milk can be substituted
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
- 12 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
directions
- Empty broth in large pot. Add cubed potatoes and bring to a boil.
- While potatoes are starting to cook, microwave bacon until crisp and add grease to potatoes.
- Crumble bacon and add along with diced ham.
- Saute celelry, carrots and onion in melted butter until soft.
- When potatoes are done, add veggies and butter to pot.
- Reduce heat and add 1/4 to 1/2 quart cream to pot. Be careful not to bring to heavy boil or cream will curdle.
- Mix corn starch in very cold water and add to soup. Continue to cook until soup thickens.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Top with cheese, if desired, and serve with fresh bread. (Cornbread, rolls, or french bread work well.).
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