*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Cream of Potato-Bacon Soup

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Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6      cups          HAM STOCK
   3      pounds        Potatoes, peel -- cut 3/4"
     1/4  teaspoon      Dried thyme leaves
     1/8  teaspoon      Pepper
   1      cup           Light cream OR half and half
                        Salt
   6      slices        Bacon, cooked -- crumbled
   1      teaspoon      Parsley -- garnish

In Dutch oven, combine ham stock, potatoes, thyme, and pepper. Cover, bring to boil. 
Simmer, covered, 15 mins or until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat and let coo
l slightly. In batches, puree mixture until completely smooth. Return puree to pot.
 Stir in cream. Taste soup and add salt as needed. Reheat soup, stirring.
 Do not boil. Stir in bacon,cook 2 mins.
longer. Makes 5-6 servings 

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