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Creamy Potato Soup
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Creamy potato chowder with carrots and celery, thickened with sour cream and paprika, topped with crispy bacon.
Ingredients:
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • water to cover
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
Instructions:
  • Cook bacon in a large saucepan until crispy. Set aside bacon and 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
  • Place the potatoes, onion, carrot, and celery in the drippings. Add sufficient water to cover the vegetables and simmer gently until they are soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine the milk, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.
  • Mix sour cream, flour, and paprika in a bowl. Slowly incorporate 1 cup of hot soup into the sour cream mixture.
  • Combine the sour cream mixture with the soup and cook until small bubbles break the surface. Garnish with chopped bacon pieces before serving.