Рецепт Potato Soup

by Martha A. Cheves

3 lbs. new red potatoes, washed and cut into chunks 2 qts. water 4-6 strips of uncooked, lean bacon 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup cheddar cheese 1/2 cup milk 1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp. flour Salt & Pepper to taste Remove as much fat from the bacon as possible and cut into small pieces.  Place potatoes, water and bacon in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.  Lower heat and cook until potatoes are tender.  Mash the potatoes leaving a few small chunks here and there.  Mix milk and 1 Tbsp. flour until smooth and pour into potato mix.  Bring to a boil to thicken.  Add another 1/2 Tbsp. of flour if needed.  Stir in cheese, sour cream and salt and pepper to taste.  Comment:  The whole secret to this dish is boiling the bacon with the potatoes.  It cooks the flavor throughout the potatoes giving the dish a delicious smoky taste.  The food testers that I served this to are still begging that I make more.  I've never gotten such raves about any dish I've ever cooked.