Potato Soup
- 5 good size baking potatoes, in 3/4-inch dices
- 1 bunch leeks (2 or 3), cleaned well, split lengthwise and chopped
- 3 bunches spring onions, chopped
- 1 yellow onion (medium size), chopped
- 1/2 to 2/3 lb. bacon, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 2 c. beef bouillon*
- 1 c. heavy cream*
- 1 c. light cream*
- 1 (16 oz.) container sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- parsley (preferably fresh)
- In large soup pot, saute bacon until clear.
- (Do not brown!) Add leeks, spring and yellow onions, bouillon (use more if needed) and flour.
- Bring to simmer, stirring occasionally, until onions are clear (about 8 to 10 minutes).
- Add potatoes and creams.
- Cook at a gentle simmer about 50 minutes to 1 hour, until potatoes are soft.
- Remove from heat.
baking potatoes, leeks, spring onions, yellow onion, bacon, flour, beef bouillon, heavy cream, light cream, sour cream, egg yolks, parsley
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=845006 (may not work)