CREAM OF POTATO SOUP

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• Cream of Potato Soup
• 6 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 chopped onion
• 1-1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups light cream or half and half
• Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• Parsley sprigs (optional)

Details

Adapted from QVC.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place the frozen hash browns and fresh carrots (cut in bite sized pieces) in a stock pot. Then add just enough water to barely cover them. Boil until tender. Don't drain.
Sautee bacon until crisp, drain and crumble.
Sautee onion and celery in 2 Tablespoons bacon fat or butter. Combine all remaining ingredients, except cheese and parsley, and simmer for 30 minutes. (Do not boil)
Garnish with cheese and parsley, if desired.
Note: If desired, you may combine all ingredients in a crock pot without any precooking and cook on low all day. However, you will still want to cook the bacon separately or choose bacon bits.