Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery with leaves,chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 3 cups hot milk
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 2 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon MSG, optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspon dried parsley
  • pinch paprika
  • chives for garnish

Directions

Boil potatoes, celery, carrots and onion in pot with 6 cups water. Cook until very soft, about 35 minutes. Drain vegetables, reserving 1 cup of the water. Set that cup of drained water aside. Beat vegetables smooth with electric beater or process in food processor. Dissolve bouillon cubes in 1 cup of drained water. Add to vegetables. Add remaining ingredients. Heat just to boiling. Garnish with chives.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Detroit News
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
linda.wilson@hol.heritage.com
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