potato soup

[Midnitesun]

this recipe is from Cunningham's Encyclopedia of wicca in the kitchen p.316 one of my favorite recipes and favorite books and authors!

Potato Soup
Yields 6 servings
magical uses:protection and healing

5 medium sized potatoes peeled and cubed
2 medium onions finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups water
1tablespoon butter
1/2 cup flour
6 cups milk
5 slices bacon chopped
pepper to taste
1 tablespoon dried parsley

in large sauce pan place cubed potatoes and chopped onions. add salt and cover with water. cover and place over medium heat, and boil until potatoes are tender. drain off water replace cover and set potatoes and onions aside. melt butter in double dutch oven over medium heat. stir flour into melted butter. slowly stir the milk in to make the sauce. increase the heat to high, stirring constantly until the sauce is thickened. reduce heat to low. stir in potatoes and onions. fry chopped bacon slices in a skillet until crisp. drain on paper towel and stir into the soup. adding salt and pepper to taste. serve in individual bowls and sprinkle with parsley flakes.
ENJOY!
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