Potato Soup I

This recipe took many winters to perfect, it is especially good with corn bread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 279 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 4 cups milk
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 carrot, grated
• 4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon rendered bacon fat
• 3 tablespoons dry potato flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes and chopped onion in a deep stock pan, and add water just to cover them. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender.

Step 2

Add butter or margarine, bacon bits and fat, and carrots. Stir in milk, parsley, and instant potatoes; bring to a light boil. Salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and simmer on low until you are ready to eat.