Potato Soup

[Roxy]

Potato Soup:

 

 

1-1/2 cans chicken broth

1/2 cup water/8 tsp. oregano

1/8 tsp. parsley-opt.

5 T. butter, melted

5 T. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

2 cups half & half

1/2 tsp. pepper

4 cups potatoes, cubed, peeled

minced onion

cooked bacon

grated cheese

 

In a large pan, mix broth, water, oregano, and parsley. Bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes. Add melted butter. Stir in flour a tablespoon at a time until incorporated. Add salt & pepper, and half & half; cook until bubbly. Add potatoes and 6 slices of diced bacon and cook until done over low heat, stirring occasionally. If you cook too fast, the soup will burn before the potatoes are cooked. Garnish with minced onion, crisp bacon pieces, and grated cheese.