Comfy Potato Soup Recipes

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until done. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside. Drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.
• Cook celery and onion in reserved bacon drippings until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cubed potatoes, and toss to coat. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Return bacon to the pan, and add enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes. Cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
• In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream, tarragon, and cilantro. Bring the cream mixture to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir the cream mixture into the potato mixture. Puree about 1/2 the soup, and return to the pan. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Steps:

• Place the bratwursts and water into a large skillet, and set over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn brats, and add more water if needed. Add carrots to the water. Cover and simmer for 10 more minutes. Drain, and slice the bratwurst.
• While the bratwurst is cooking, pour the milk and potato soup into a saucepan, and set over medium heat. Simmer until the bratwurst are cooked. Stir in the onion, and add the carrots and bratwurst. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.

Steps:

• Saute onion, carrots, celery, potatoes and garlic in butter for about 10 minute.
• Add flour, stir and cook for about a minute.
• Add chicken stock and tomatoes.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Add milk and heavy whipping cream.
• Cook for 15-20 minute Stir in cheese until it melts, add bacon. Serve and enjoy!