CREAMY POTATO SOUP

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes, peeled & cubed
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Chicken Broth
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 (12 ounce) can EVAPORATED milk or 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• salt
• Bacon, cooked & crumbled or bacon bits (optional)
• Grated Cheddar Cheese, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, combine potatoes, onions, and broth. Bring to a boil & cook about 10 or 15 minutes until tender. Reduce heat to low. Add butter. Remove 1/4 cup of broth from the potato mixture; set aside. Combine evaporated milk and cornstarch in a bowl; beat with whisk until smooth. Gradually, stir the reserved 1/4 cup of broth into the milk mixture. Then slowly stir the combined mixture into the potato and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally until mixture is slightly thickened. Since the broth is salty, taste the soup before adding salt. Garnish with bacon & grated cheese, if desired.