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irish potato soup

(2 ratings)
Debbwl avatar
Recipe by
debbie lopez
@Debbwl
Northen, CA

Have been making this for years. The bay leaf is what makes this one a little different from a lot of potato soups. *This can be adapted to be made in a crock pot, but will be just a bit thinner.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For irish potato soup

  • 4 md
    russet potatoes
  • 1 qt
    water
  • 2 md
    onions, diced
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1/2 c
    half and half
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 lb
    smoked sausage, sliced (optional)

How To Make irish potato soup

  • 1
    Peel and slice the potatoes. Put potatoes into a soup pot with water, onions, and bay leaf.
  • 2
    Simmer covered for 45 minutes.
  • 3
    Working in batches puree soup.
  • 4
    Add half and half, salt, and pepper. Also add the smoked sausage if using.
  • 5
    Cook for 15 minutes on LOW just until heated thoroughly WITHOUT boiling/scalding the half and half.
  • 6
    Add butter for flavor and richness and serve.
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