Tim & Annette's Recipes

P o t a t o S o u p

Since we've lived in Toluca we've really gotten into soups. Before I moved here I'd never made soup that didn't come from a can. But now they are one of my specialties, especially the quick, easy kind. So I thought I'd share one of our favorites to help warm you up when the mercury drops.

"WARM YOU UP FROM THE INSIDE OUT" POTATO SOUP

I N G R E D I E N T S :
3 C. Chicken broth
1 lb. Potato, finely diced
13 oz. Evaporated Skim Milk
2 T. Cornstarch
1 t. hot pepper sauce
1 ½ t. Basil
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Put broth, potatoes, and optional ingredient in large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the potatoes are soft. With a utensil, mash about half of the potato chunks. Thoroughly mix together cold evaporated milk and cornstarch till there are no lumps. Then gradually whisk the mixture into the soup. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add three dashes of hot sauce, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
* * * * * For really decadent soup: Optional ingredients:
Cook 5 slices of bacon, set aside.
Cook 1 small diced yellow onion in the drippings until transparent. Continue with basic recipe.
Just before serving mix in crumbled bacon and ½ C. grated cheddar cheese.

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