Sopa de patata

Ingredientes

• 6 cups peeled and diced Russet potatoes ((about 5 medium potatoes. Dice into small cubes about 3/4-inch))
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion ( (1 medium))
• 1 1/4 cups peeled and diced carrots ((3 medium))
• 1 cup diced celery ((2 stalks))
• 2 (14.5 oz each) cans low-sodium chicken broth
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream*
• Cooked chopped bacon or chopped cooked ham, (shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions or chives)

Preparación

1. 1

   Combine diced potatoes, carrots, celery and onions with chicken broth in a large pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. 2

   Cover pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (it will take about 10 minutes to reach a boil).

3. 3

   Once it reaches a boil reduce heat to medium and continue to cook about 15 - 20 minutes longer until potatoes are very soft when pierced with a fork.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat, add flour and cook for 1 minute while whisking constantly. While whisking, slowly add milk and cook, stirring constantly until mixture begins thicken.

5. 5

   Once potatoes are soft add thickened milk mixture to potato soup mixture and stir (potatoes should start breaking down into soup).

6. 6

   Add sour cream and mix well.

7. 7

   Ladle soup into serving bowls, top each serving with bacon or ham, cheddar cheese and green onions.