Anyone have a tried and true recipe for Potato Soup?

Mine always turns out as wallpaper paste.......Anyone have a tried and true recipe for Potato Soup?
go to receipezaarAnyone have a tried and true recipe for Potato Soup?
The reason it turns out like that is, ya let it cook too long........ Make ya taters a lil bigger when ya put em in and add some carrot and cerery pieces. Let it hard boil just for a few mins and then turn the heat down just a simmer. Let it simmer 10 or 15 mins and then turn it off, the heat will do the rest. Prolly ready in 30-45 mins.
6 slices bacon, pancetta or other pork


3 lbs. potatoes


2 tsp. salt (or to taste)


1 cup sour cream


1 stick butter


2 1/2 cups milk


2 tablespoons heavy cream


1/2 tsp. white pepper


2-3 green onions, chopped


2 tablespoons chives (optional)


1 small leek, finely chopped


3 cloves garlic, minced


1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)








Slice the meat into 1/4 inch pieces. Carefully wash and chop the leeks, discarding the top few inches (the toughest green part). Peel and mince the garlic. Slowly saut茅 these ingredients in 1 tablespoon butter. Place in skillet on low heat for 5-10 minutes, then on medium-high until golden and crisp. (Add garlic last and do not allow to brown).


Wash, peel and slice potatoes into quarters. In a saucepan cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt to water and reduce heat to a simmer, continuing to cook until tender (about 40 minutes). Drain and return potatoes to saucepan, mash potatoes in the still-hot pan while adding chunks of the butter.





When the butter melts, stir in the sour cream. Pour in the cream and milk; add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with chopped chives and/or scallions, and optional cheese, if desired.