They make the best potato soup.
Look how big some of them are. One potato will feed 3 people!
I chop 3 or 4 large Idaho spuds, One large yellow onion (I had to use a red one. I was afraid my soup would turn pink but it didn't). A large handful of baby carrots cut into coins. One stalk of celery chopped into tiny pieces. Put in a large pot and add water just until ingredients are covered. Cook on a slow boil until everything is tender.
While this mixture is cooking, slice a pound of peppered bacon and fry until crisp.
When potatoes are done, add a can of corn, a can of chicken broth and a can of evaporated milk. (not the sweet stuff)
With a slotted spoon, I add the bacon to the soup leaving the drippings in the fry pan.
Heat up the soup mixture again.. (no boil)
I like my potato soup thick (like chowder) I used to make a roux out of butter and flour. I now use the bacon grease with four. This adds extra flavor to the soup. Add a little bit at a time to the hot soup mixture stirring until you reach desired thickness. I add a little salt when done..
MMMMM! MMMMMM! Good! Who doesn't like a great potato?
Look! Even Tanner likes them!
Enjoy!
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