Shauna
1/2 pound bacon diced and browned.
1/3 cup onion chopped and browned (put in with bacon for about last five minutes) Drain off bacon grease (save it to stir back in)
4-5 med. potatoes cubed and boiled til soft. (Peel first if you like)
Drain off water from potatoes (Save it to stir back in)
With potato masher or hand mixer, mash potatoes til just a few chunks are left.
Over medium/low heat combine...(or crock pot)
mashed potatoes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups half n half or cream
2 Tablespoons bacon grease (or more for added flavor)
1/2 cup potato water
Add more cream, water, or milk til it is as thick as you like....
Add bacon/onion
Season w/ more salt/pepper if you like.
Serve with grated cheese on top!
Alterations...
Add dash of garlic powder for a different taste.
Grate and add 1/4 cup carrots while simmering for a bit of color
1/3 cup onion chopped and browned (put in with bacon for about last five minutes) Drain off bacon grease (save it to stir back in)
4-5 med. potatoes cubed and boiled til soft. (Peel first if you like)
Drain off water from potatoes (Save it to stir back in)
With potato masher or hand mixer, mash potatoes til just a few chunks are left.
Over medium/low heat combine...(or crock pot)
mashed potatoes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups half n half or cream
2 Tablespoons bacon grease (or more for added flavor)
1/2 cup potato water
Add more cream, water, or milk til it is as thick as you like....
Add bacon/onion
Season w/ more salt/pepper if you like.
Serve with grated cheese on top!
Alterations...
Add dash of garlic powder for a different taste.
Grate and add 1/4 cup carrots while simmering for a bit of color
EASY TO DOUBLE!!!!
So yummy! My favorite soup! We doubled it and it turned out so good. -Ida
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