Cream of Potato Soup II
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Description
Great Potato Soup, healthy eating, oh so good, and easy to make! Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds peeled and cubed potatoes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1 pound carrots, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 3 onions, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 5 cubes chicken bouillon
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
- 1. In a large stock pot boil potatoes in water until tender. Drain all water, reserving 2 cups. Mix potatoes and 2 cups reserved water with a hand mixer until slightly lumpy.
- 2. Add cream, milk, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, green bell pepper, chicken bouillon cubes, bay leaves, pepper, salt and season with red pepper. Let simmer for 3 to 4 hours, covered, stirring every 1/2 hour. Periodically add milk if too soup is becoming to thick. Once heated through and vegetables are tender, serve.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 8 to 12 servings
calories: 291.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 48.4 g
protein: 7.5 g
saturated fat: 5.1 g
cholesterol: 30.8 mg
sodium: 1231.1 mg
fiber: 7 g
sugar: 7.4 g