Barney Js Polish Potato Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large stockpot or Dutch oven; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered until very tender, 20-25 minutes; drain well, reserving 1 cup liquid. , Return potatoes to stockpot or Dutch oven; mash until desired consistency. Return pan to heat and add milk, heavy cream, butter, garlic and seasonings; heat on medium-low until heated through, 5-10 minutes, adding reserved cooking liquid to thin soup to desired consistency. Serve warm. Top with green onions. If desired, sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

Steps:

• Saute celery and onion in a little butter until slightly tender but not brown.
• Cook potatoes and pinch of sugar in 3 cups of water until tender. (If using bouillon cubes, add before boiling potatoes. Use NO Salt in the water if using the bouillon cubes. Add in the celery and onions.
• Add 1/2 pint of sweet cream (can use milk), bring to simmer. Or use half-and-half.
• Add salt (if needed) and pepper to taste. Paprika for coloring. Sprinkle with parsley.
• You can sneak in a pat of butter before serving.
• Cooking Tips: Add as much milk or cream as necessary to suit your taste.
• Mash or crush potatoes to suit your taste. Or not!
• Don't sub or add dry milk; it gives an off-flavor.

Steps:

• Set aside 4 potatoes; peel and cube the remaining potatoes.
• Place cubed and whole potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain. Set the 4 whole potatoes aside; mash the rest.
• At the same time, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble and set aside. Cut reserved whole potatoes into small cubes and set aside with bacon.
• Heat flour in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat; slowly add milk, whisking until well blended. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Add mashed potatoes and stir well to combined. Remove soup from heat. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and mix until it melts completely. Stir in sour cream. Taste and adjust salt.
• Serve warm topped with bacon, cubed potatoes, remaining Cheddar cheese, and green onions.

Steps:

• Saute the onions, garlic and potatoes in a little bit of the broth for about 5 minutes or till softened.
• Add everything else and cook for about 45 minutes.
• Take out bay leaves before serving!