This is our family recipe that my grandmother made us and she had as a young girl in Germany. Always a very hearty soup seasoned with celery, onion and bacon it really makes a house smell like a home when it is cooking.
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1 large gallon soup pot or Dutch oven
ingredients:
2 lb. potatoes ( waxy potatoes ) peeled diced
1 large onion diced
2 ribs of celery chopped in half wheels
1 cup sweet red or orange bell peppers (optional)
2 tablespoons cooking oil or bacon fat
1 qt
water seasoned with chicken boullion
or chicken stock
3 strips bacon cut small
Butter
2-3 cups milk
Slurry:(optional) blend or whisk till smooth
1 cup milk or water
1/2 cup flour or cornstarch
Garnish with a dab of butter
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6 Quart Cast Iron Enamel Covered Dutch Oven
with Self-Basting Lid (Teal)
Zelancio Cookware
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Directions:
Saute the vegetables in a little oil or start with the chopped bacon and sweat out some fat then add the vegetables. |
Add the potatoes and water. simmer till the potatoes are tender about 15-20 min. You can now add the milk, season with salt and pepper bring to a simmer and thicken with the slurry. Cook for another 5 minutes till it completely thickens. Adjust the texture to how you like it Adding water or milk if it needs it. |
Here is an alternative way to thicken the soup. Do not use slurry. Take half to 3/4 of the potatoes and vegetables and some of the soup and put them in a blender. |
Blend them in a blender for a good 2 minutes until they get very glossy and thick. Then return to the pot for a very nice texture. BE CAREFUL and start blender on low. cover top with a towel and hold tight! |
The soup is ready to eat. Great with crackers or bread and a salad. |
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