fivemonkeys

Ingredients:

• Bacon
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery hearts, diced
• 1 pint button mushrooms, diced
• 3 leeks, chopped
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
• 2T butter
• 1T herbs de provence
• 1t ground coriander
• 1 pint 1/2 and 1/2
• 1 box chicken broth
• Salt & pepper

Directions:

1. In large stock pot, render fat from bacon.  You may drain some of this and substitute some olive oil.  Add butter.
2. Saute carrots, onion, celery, leeks and mushrooms until tender.  Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add chicken broth and potatoes.  Bring to a boil over high-heat then cover and simmer on medium-low until potatoes are tender.
4. Temper 1/2 &1/2.  Add to soup.
5. In blender or food processor, blend soup in small batches to a smooth consistency.  Be careful to only fill halfway and use a towel to hold the lid on!!
6. Season to taste then serve as is, or garnished with cheese, croutons, green onions and/or bacon.

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