Russian Potato Soup

Name: Russian Potato Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 onions, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1/2 lb potato, peeled and diced; 1 carrot, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup water; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon basil; 1/3 cup bacon (optional) or 1/3 cup ham, bits (optional); 2 -3 cups chicken stock; 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Submitted by Mom10

"from The Complete Book of Soups and Stews by Bernard Clayton, Jr"

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6

ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 onions, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ lb potato, peeled and diced
1 carrot, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
¹⁄₄ teaspoon basil
¹⁄₃ cup bacon (optional) or 1/3 cup ham, bits (optional)
2 -3 cups chicken stock
¹⁄₈ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄₈ teaspoon paprika

directions

Saute veggies and garlic in butter for about 15 minutes.
Add water, bay leaf, and basil; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender. 20 - 25 minutes.
Mash the veggies or process briefly in a food processor. Do not make it into a homogenous mix. You should still be able to discern separate ingredients and colors.
Add the chicken stock and optional meat. Heat and season with Worcestershie and paprika before serving.

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This is a tasty, easy recipe. I used some leftover ham bits, and blended lightly with my stick blender. Thanks for sharing Mom10. Made for Fall 2009 PAC.

ElaineAnn