Snow Days Potato Soup

This best tasting potato soup is perfect for when the weather is bad or good. Simple to prepare, but tastes like you've slaved away. Excellent by itself or with crackers and other favorite additions. So when you're snowed in, make up a batch and call the family around to enjoy! Thanks Mary Ella!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 369 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 gallon whole milk
• 8 potatoes, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until evenly brown, but not crisp. Mix in the onion, and coat with the bacon drippings. Stir in potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Mix in the flour and water, stirring until smooth. Cover pot, and cook 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

Step 2

Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in the milk. Simmer soup 1 hour, stirring frequently to avoid scorching.