Recipe(tried): Golden Cream of Potato Soup/Spicy Cheese Soup

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Golden Cream of Potato Soup

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups And Stews Low Fat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 cups potatoes -- peeled and cubed
2 cups water
1 cup celery -- sliced
1 cup carrot -- thinly sliced
1/2 cup onion -- finely chopped
2 tsp dried parsley
2 cubes chicken bouillon cube
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 cups milk -- divided
1/4 cup flour
3/4 lb cheese
4 slices bacon

Combine first 9 ingred. in Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 7-8 min.or until vegs. are tender. Fry bacon, set aside. Reserve 3 tbl. drippings. Add flour till combined. Gradually add 1/4 cup milk, making a smooth paste. Stir into soup. Add remaining milk and cheese (I use cheddar); cook over med. heat till soup is thickened.

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Spicy Cheese Soup

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Ans Stews

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Spicy Cheese Soup

3 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and chopped, or an 8oz can roasted green chile strips
3 to 4 lbs red potatoes, peeled, quartered
2 cups (8oz) finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup thinly sliced leeks, if desired
1 cup chopped celery
2 meduim onions, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp pepper
2 to 4 TBS bacon drippings
1 to 2 cups half and half or milk

Place potatoes in large sauce pan; add enough water to cover. Bring to boil. Cover; cook 20 min or until tender.

drain potatoes, reserving cooking liquid. Return potatoes and 3 cups cooking liquid to saucepan; mash potatoes. Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT half and half, mix well. Simmer about 30 min or until flavors have blended and celery and onions are tender.

Add half and half or milk; cook over low heat until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.

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