Comfortingcreamcheesepotatosoupwithbaconorham Recipes

BACON AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook bacon until crisp in 3-quart saucepan, remove and drain well on paper towels. Discard bacon grease and wipe pan thoroughly with paper towel.
• Meanwhile, prepare vegetables. Add olive oil to saucepan and add onion, carrot, and celery as they are cut up. Saute until onion is soft but not brown, about 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
• Stir in cheese, heating just until melted--do not boil. Chop bacon and add to soup. Adjust seasoning to taste by adding salt, if desired. Serve at once.

COMFORTING CREAM CHEESE POTATO SOUP WITH BACON OR HAM

Steps:

• In a stockpot or Dutch oven, bring the broth to a boil over high heat.
• Add diced potatoes and onions and return to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer, partially cover and cook 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
• Using a potato masher, coarsely mash the potatoes in the pot (do not drain).
• Add seasonings, parsley, crumbled cooked bacon or diced ham, and the chunks of cream cheese.
• Cook and stir for a few minutes, until cheese is melted. Stir well to combine.
• Serve soup hot with a side salad and a crusty baguette.