posted by vickiva 05-12-100 2:12 PM
from SOAR
"Homemade" Potato Soup
6 Potatoes; pared, cut in-bite size pieces
2 Leeks; washed, pared, cut in-bite size pieces
2 Onions; chopped
2 Carrot; pared, sliced
4 Chicken bouillon cubes OR 1 Ham Bone
1 tbl. Parsley flakes
4 cups Water
1 1/2 tsp. Salt
Pepper
2 tbl. Butter
13 oz. Evaporated milk (1 can)
Put all ingredients except milk in crockpot. Cook on low 10-12 hours or high 3-4. Before you stir in the milk, remove the Ham Bone. Stir in milk in last hour.
After it is done cooking pour it (in batches) into a food processor and process until it is smooth, slightly textured but generally smooth.
Serve topped with any combination or all of the following: chives, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and salsa.