Potato Soup

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cups water, for boiling
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 4 slices bacon or 4 slices turkey bacon or 4 slices ham
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 12 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt, to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel and dice the potatoes and finely chop the onion.
  2. 2
    Then add potatoes, 1/4 of the onion, basil, and oregano to water and boil until potatoes are tender.
  3. 3
    While potatoes are boiling chop bacon and saute in a skillet until as crispy as you like.
  4. 4
    Set on parer towel or cooling rack to drain.
  5. 5
    When potatoes are tender add evaporated milk, bacon, and salt and turn fire on low, letting simmer, covered, for five to ten minutes.
  6. 6
    Stir frequently.
  7. 7
    Uncover and stir in cheddar cheese.
  8. 8
    Serve hot.

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