Cream Of Browned Potato And Oatmeal Soup Food

CREAMY POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a soup pot over medium heat until crispy and browned. Strain the bacon onto a paper towel-lined plate. Leave the bacon fat in the pot.
• Add the onions and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
• Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to combine. The mixture will be thick.
• Slowly whisk in chicken stock and milk until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
• Add in the potatoes and lower the heat to medium-low. Let the potatoes gently cook, stirring occasionally until soft. Ensure the mixture doesn't boil as the milk can burn.
• When the potatoes are soft, use a potato masher to gently mash some of the potatoes to create a creamy consistency.
• Stir in the shredded cheese, sour cream, chives, and the crispy bacon. Taste and season with the desired amount of kosher salt and pepper.

PERFECT POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Add the bacon pieces to a soup pot over medium heat and cook until crisp and the fat is rendered. Remove the bacon from the pot and set it aside. Pour off most of the grease, but do not clean the pot.
• Return the pot to medium-high heat and add the carrots, celery and onions. Stir and cook for 2 minutes or so, then add the diced potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, seasoning with the Cajun spice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Pour in the broth and bring it to a gentle boil. Cook until the potatoes are starting to get tender, about 10 minutes. Whisk together the milk and flour, then pour the mixture into the soup and allow the soup to cook for another 5 minutes.
• Remove about half of the soup and blend in a blender or food processor until completely smooth. Pour it back into the soup pot and stir to combine. Let it heat back up as you taste for seasoning, adding more of what it needs. Stir in the cream, then the parsley,
• Serve in bowls garnished with the grated cheese and crisp bacon pieces. The soup can also be frozen.

CREAM OF BROWNED POTATO AND OATMEAL SOUP

Steps:

• Remember, oatmeal is a grain, and like barley, makes a good soup ingredient.
• I am a "dump cook" (I seldom measure, especially for soups) so these are approximates. Soups are not an exact science necessarily, so just use good sense (i.e. if you need more water, add it, if you like more potatoes, add them).
• Brown the potatoes and onion together in the oil, like you are making hash browns (I use a cast iron skillet).
• Place the browned potatoes and onions in a large soup pot, cover with ample water (about two inches above the potato mixture. Set to boil. While the soup is heating up, mix in the cooked oatmeal (about 2 cups). Make sure to break up any of the globs of oatmeal to make the mixture creamy.
• Over medium heat: Melt the butter in a sauce pan. Using a wire whisk, mix in the flour, then add one cup of milk. Cook and mix until thickened, then add to the soup.
• Let the soup cook on medium-low heat until done, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• You can leave this soup on simmer all day if you like, just add water or milk as it cooks down, to make sure it doesn't scorch.
• Vegan or Lactose-free Variation: Omit the white sauce (the soup is creamy enough without it).
• Variations: If you would like more vegetables, add chopped celery and grated carrots to the mixture when browning the potatoes.
• Garnish each bowl of soup with grated cheese, bacon bits, or chives (optional).
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• All of my grandchildren, 12, 8, and 6 liked this soup, as did my 31-year old vegan son and his friend, and my 82-year-old father.

POTATO SOUP WITH SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Set aside 4 potatoes; peel and cube the remaining potatoes.
• Place cubed and whole potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain. Set the 4 whole potatoes aside; mash the rest.
• At the same time, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble and set aside. Cut reserved whole potatoes into small cubes and set aside with bacon.
• Heat flour in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat; slowly add milk, whisking until well blended. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Add mashed potatoes and stir well to combined. Remove soup from heat. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and mix until it melts completely. Stir in sour cream. Taste and adjust salt.
• Serve warm topped with bacon, cubed potatoes, remaining Cheddar cheese, and green onions.

LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks; stir to coat with butter. Cover saucepan; cook until leeks are tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes. Cover and cook until potatoes begin to soften but do not brown, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add 4 1/2 cups stock. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.
• Puree soup in batches in processor until smooth. Return to saucepan. Thin with additional stock if soup is too thick. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Bring soup to simmer. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with chives and serve.

CREAMY OATMEAL SOUP

Steps:

• In a heavy, dry saucepan, toast the oats over medium heat until they are medium brown. Watch carefully and stir often! Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a saucepan, heat the oil and saute the onion and garlic until soft. Add the stock , oatmeal and tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes or so.
• Add the milk, soy sauce and salt. Taste and add a bit of pepper if you like.

OATMEAL SOUP

Steps:

• Saute onion, mushrooms& garlic in a bit of the broth, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in oats, broth, tomatoes& tomato sauce.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
• Season and stir in milk.

CREAM OF POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in crockpot without any pre-cooking.
• Cook on high 4 to 5 hours or Low 6 to 8 hours.
• Just before serving sprinkle cooked bacon and chopped parsley on each individual servings.

CREAM OF POTATO AND ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium pot, saute the bacon over medium heat until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Next, add the white onion and saute over medium heat until onions become translucent. Add the diced potatoes along with the olive oil and continue to saute for about 6 or 7 minutes, stirring frequently. When the potatoes begin to soften, add the chicken broth and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan (to deglaze).
• Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes, checking on it every 5 minutes or so. Next, add the evaporated milk, salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Stir so that ingredients are well mixed. At this time, you can use a hand held blender to puree the soup. If you don't have a hand held blender, use a food processor and pulse blend for a couple of minutes. You may add a bit more chicken stock if it seems too thick.
• When the soup is well blended and velvety, add back the bacon as well as the parsley and stir well. Simmer for a couple more minutes and then taste for proper seasoning. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of butter until melted. Serve hot, adding some of the scallions for garnish and a small pad of butter. Serve with a hearty bread on the side. Enjoy.

CREAMY HASH BROWN POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in soup and cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. , Stir in the sour cream, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through (do not boil).