Not Your Average Potato Soup Recipes

NOT YOUR AVERAGE POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Peel and wash potatoes, then cut into cubes.
• Wash carrots, turnips and fennel, then cut in small pieces.
• Slice the sausages.
• In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and then sauté the vegetables for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the wine and the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
• Turn heat to low and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
• Purée the soup with an immersion blender (or use a regular blender or food processor).
• Return the pot to the burner and add and mix in the coconut milk.
• Continue simmering for another 10 minutes.
• Add the peas about 5 minutes before the end.
• While the soup is simmering, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a frying pan.
• Sauté the sausages for about 4-5 minutes at medium heat.
• Add sausages to the soup.
• Add celery salt, garlic powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt and pepper. Adjust to taste as needed.
• Serve with a garnish of chopped chives or parsley.

PERFECT POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Pour out bacon grease.
• Melt butter in the saucepan over medium heat, scraping the bottom of the pan with a flat-edged wooden spoon. Add celery, onion, carrots, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle in flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• Pour half-and-half and chicken broth into the saucepan. Add potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in bacon pieces. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
• Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with 1/2 teaspoon pepper, green onions, and paprika.

POTATO AND CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Using a medium sized stock pot bring water to a boil, add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain reserving 1 cup liquid.
• Stir in butter, onion and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually stir in potatoes, reserved liquid, milk, sugar, cheese, and ham. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.