Yummy Potato Soup

One of my favorite recipes lately is a Potato Soup recipe from my sister-in-law, Heather.  It is super easy and really yummy!  (And freezes really well which is a must!)

Potato Soup

1 bag Redskin potatoes (5 lb bag)

1 bag celery cut up

1 cup onion, chopped (about 1 medium sized onion)

4+ cups chicken broth

1 tall half and half (what is that... a pint???)

2 cups Mexican cheese

1 package bacon, cooked and crumbled

salt, pepper, and parsley to taste

Wash and quarter potatoes (I cut them in smaller than quarters so they cook faster)

Add potatoes, onion, and celery to a large pot

Cover with chicken broth just to the top of the potatoes

Boil until the potatoes are soft

Smash potatoes in pot when they are still hot (I used a stick blender last time and it worked GREAT!)

Then add half and half, cheese, bacon pieces, salt, pepper, and parsley

Cool, divide into 3 gallon zip top bags, label and freeze

(Makes a total of about 12-15 servings)

To serve after freezing:

Thaw 25+ hours in the fridge

Reheat on stove top