Potato Chowder Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1/2 cup of diced onion
• 1/2 cup of diced celery
• 1/2 cup of diced carrots
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups of peeled and diced potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of half-and-half
• 1/2 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, for garnishing

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine.
4. Add the broth, potatoes, thyme, oregano, pepper and salt and stir to combine.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
6. Stir in the half-and-half and bacon and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Potatoes are a great source of Vitamin C, Potassium, and Fiber.
• Potatoes are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables.
• Celery is a great source of Vitamin K, Vitamin A, and Potassium.
• Carrots are a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
• Garlic is a natural antibiotic and is a great source of Vitamin C and Manganese.