Russian Potato Soup

Submitted by Mom10

"from The Complete Book of Soups and Stews by Bernard Clayton, Jr"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 lb potato, peeled and diced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄3 cup bacon (optional) or 1/3 cup ham, bits (optional)
• 2 -3 cups chicken stock
• 1⁄8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika

directions

1. Saute veggies and garlic in butter for about 15 minutes.
2. Add water, bay leaf, and basil; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender. 20 - 25 minutes.
3. Mash the veggies or process briefly in a food processor. Do not make it into a homogenous mix. You should still be able to discern separate ingredients and colors.
4. Add the chicken stock and optional meat. Heat and season with Worcestershie and paprika before serving.

Reviews

[ElaineAnn]

This is a tasty, easy recipe. I used some leftover ham bits, and blended lightly with my stick blender. Thanks for sharing Mom10. Made for Fall 2009 PAC.