For some reason, I thought I had already shared this recipe with you. My niece was looking for a potato soup recipe. I knew she has my first book but thought it would be easier to fine it on my blog. Time to correct that.
Potatoes (6-8 depending on the size)
2 ounces Liquid Crab Boil
1/2 cup Onion, diced
7 cups Chicken Stock
2 cups Water
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1/8 teaspoon dry Basil
1/8 teaspoon Sugar
1/2 pound Butter
3/4 cup Flour
1 1/2 Heavy Cream
Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with enough water to reach 3 inches above the potatoes. Add crab boil. Boil the potatoes, peel and set aside. In a large soup pot, melt the butter over a medium- low heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add the chicken stock, water, salt, pepper, basil, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring often with a wire whisk. Gradually add the heavy cream until you have reached the desired consistency. Chop the potatoes into bite-sized cubes and add to the soup. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes to bring the potatoes to temperature. If you wish, you can garnish the soup with chopped bacon, chopped chives and shredded cheese.
Enjoy!!!
Good Cooking, Good Eating and Good Living!!!
