Minnie briese's potato soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsMashed Potatoes, Leftover Or Freshly Made
4quartsWater
2largesRaw Potatoes, peeled and diced
3largesCarrots, shredded
4Stalks Celery, diced
1largeOnion, chopped
4Whole Allspice Berries, crushed
1largeBay Leaf
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1mediumOnion, diced
8tablespoonsButter
8Bacon slice, diced
1cupSour Cream
½cupFlour
2cupsCream

Directions

1. In a large heavy kettle, combine the mashed potatoes with the water. Add the raw potato dice, carrots, celery, large onion, allspice berries, bay leaf and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered until vegetables are tender.

2. In a large skillet, cook the medium onion in butter until pieces are translucent. Add the bacon and fry until brown. Pour the contents of the skillet into the soup kettle.

3. Mix the sour cream, flour and cream together, leaving the mix slightly lumpy. Add to the soup and simmer for 5 mins.

MAKE 5 Qts. (freezes well)

From the PEMBINA COUNTY FAIR of Hamilton, N.D. Fair dates: 3rd week in July for 5 days, Wed through Sun.

Recipe By : The County Fair Cookbook - ISBN 0-7868-6014-6 From: Dan Klepach Date: 04-04-95 (159) Fido: Cooking