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Lisa

Serves/Makes:Serves 16: makes 1 gallon

Ingredients

• 1 lb (.5 kg). bacon, diced small
• 5 oz (140 grm). green onions, thinly sliced
• 8 oz (224 grm). all-purpose flour
• 4 quarts (3775 ml) hot water
• 4 oz (112 grm). ham base
• 1 oz (28 grm). chicken base
• 3 oz (84 grm). sugar
• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 8 oz (224 grm). leeks, sliced tops and bottom
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) white vinegar
• 2 cups (475 ml) half & half

Preparation

• Cook bacon in heavy pot until brown.
• Stir in green onions and saute 2 minutes.
• Add flour to bacon and onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes; remove from heat.
• Add hot water, ham base, chicken base, sugar, potatoes, and leeks to the bacon mixture; heat to boiling.
• Boil for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
• Add vinegar and mix well; cook for 2 minutes.
• Add half & half and simmer, stirring often.
• When heated through, serve hot with a garnish.
• Will keep 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator.

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