Sopa de Batata

Preparo: 15 min · Cozimento: 30 min · Porções: 6-8

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Ingredientes

• 4 large baking potatoes, baked
• 2 sticks butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 48 ounces chicken broth, homemade or store-bought
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Modo de Preparo

1. Bake potatoes until tender. Cool, peel and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
2. In a large soup pot, melt the butter over a low to medium heat, being careful not to burn it.
3. Add the onion and cook until softened.
4. Add the flour and stir while it cooks for about 3 minutes.
5. Slowly add the chicken broth, water, salt, pepper, basil and sugar.
6. Bring to a boil, stirring often with a wire whisk.
7. Gradually add the heavy cream until you've reached the proper consistency.
8. Add the potatoes to the soup.
9. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes to bring the potatoes to temperature.
10. Ladle the soup into individual bowls and garnish with chopped bacon, chives and the cheese blend.

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