Food: Potato Soup

If you are looking for a potato soup recipe, look no more (and even if you aren't, you've got to try this soup. It's that good!). This soup is out.of.this.world. After having it at a friend's house for dinner, it has become part of the monthly rotation on our menu. It's a perfect comfort food, and I am excited to make it more now that fall is approaching.

I think the secret is using fresh rosemary. I'm sure dried will do, but adding the fresh sprig gives it an extra kick.


Potato Soup - adapted from allrecipes.com
3 strips of bacon
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
4 medium red potatoes, washed and diced into large chunks
1 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 small sprig fresh rosemary (about a 2" long sprig)
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Cheddar cheese, shredded
Fresh parsley and chives, minced


In a large saucepan, boil potato chunks until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Chop bacon into pieces and set aside. Saute onion and garlic in the drippings until tender. Stir in flour, salt, basil and pepper; mix well. Gradually add broth and water, stirring constantly- this process takes several minutes. Bring to boil gradually; - if you rush it, the consistency of the soup will be grainy and blah. Softly boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add sprig of rosemary. Add potatoes, milk, sour cream and hot pepper sauce; heat through but do not boil. Remove rosemary to serve. Garnish with bacon, cheese, chives and parsley.