Not Your Average Potato Soup Recipes

NOT YOUR AVERAGE POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Peel and wash potatoes, then cut into cubes.
• Wash carrots, turnips and fennel, then cut in small pieces.
• Slice the sausages.
• In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and then sauté the vegetables for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the wine and the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
• Turn heat to low and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
• Purée the soup with an immersion blender (or use a regular blender or food processor).
• Return the pot to the burner and add and mix in the coconut milk.
• Continue simmering for another 10 minutes.
• Add the peas about 5 minutes before the end.
• While the soup is simmering, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a frying pan.
• Sauté the sausages for about 4-5 minutes at medium heat.
• Add sausages to the soup.
• Add celery salt, garlic powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt and pepper. Adjust to taste as needed.
• Serve with a garnish of chopped chives or parsley.

BEST EVER POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally; drain drippings. Add vegetables, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes., Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with green onions.

POTATO SOUP FOR BUSY PEOPLE

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cool enough to handle. Discard all but 2 teaspoons bacon drippings from the pan.
• Add carrot, celery, and onion to the bacon drippings. Saute over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, bay leaf, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and remaining chicken broth; cook for 10 minutes. Add evaporated milk, increase heat to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Serve with crumbled bacon and grated Asiago cheese.