RAFFERTY'S POTATO SOUP ( Amber Tite Fairless)

By LADONMANK

Ingredients

• . VEGETABLES:
• 1 ) 10-15 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 ) 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 ) 2 carrots, chopped (I add more)
• 4 ) 2 celery stalks, chopped (I add more)
• Cover with water and cook until soft but not mushy. Drain vegetables in colander. Set aside.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• . SOUP BASE:
• 0 ) 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 ) 1 can cream of celery soup
• 2 ) 1 cream cheese (8 oz.)
• 3 ) 1 1/2 cups milk
• 4 ) 4 tablespoons butter
• 5 ) 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 6 ) 1 teaspoon salt
• 7 ) 1 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients in stockpot using whisk to blend. Stir in reserved potato mixture. Keep on low heat and stir until well mixed.

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3. Toppings:

0) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1) 12 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
2) 4 green onions, chopped

Ladle soup into bowl. Add desired topping ingredients. These toppings are optional. The soup is fantastic without them!