Velvet Smooth Cream of Potato Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This soup is easy to prepare as well as comforting. This is not a thick soup; but smooth and velvety with much flavor and very satisfying. A great soup recipe for the cold winter! Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter |
1 stalk celery, sliced plus leaves |
1/2 onion, chopped |
5 carrots, sliced |
4 medium white potatoes, peeled and cubed |
2 sprigs fresh parsley, coarsely chopped |
5 cups chicken broth |
1 cup heavy cream |
salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in large saucepan or dutch oven and saute the celery, onion and carrots until tender, about 20 minutes, add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add potatoes and parsley, toss until coated.
3. Add broth, bring to a slow boil and cook until potatoes are soft.
4. Remove from stove.
5. Reserve 1/3 of the chopped veggies; puree remaining soup (broth and veggies) in a food processor or blender.
6. Pour puree back into original pot, along with the reserved chopped veggies.
7. Stir and add heavy cream,heating through- DO NOT BOIL.
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