Blender Potato Soup Recipes

BLENDER POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil.
• Add celery, onions and garlic; sauté until tender.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except 1/3-cup parsley and cheese; bring to a boil and reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Pour half of mixture into blender; puree until smooth. Set aside.
• Pour the remaining soup into blender; blend until coarsely chopped.
• Combine both mixtures.
• Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with remaining parsley and cheese.

ABSOLUTELY ULTIMATE POTATO SOUP

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.