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St. Patrick's Day Soup

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Ingredients

  • 6 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth or bouillon
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1- 16 oz. container sour cream
  • 1 stick butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Place potatoes, onion, broth and thyme into a 5-quart pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

2. Melt butter in a medium size saucepan. Stir in flour with a whisk or wooden spoon to make a smooth paste.

3. Add milk, a little at a time, stirring to make the mixture smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add to the potato mixture.

4. Stir in sour cream.

5. Heat thoroughly and serve.