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Knute Ellingson’s Grandma’s Innkeepers Soup

Knute Ellingson’s Grandma’s Innkeepers Soup

Shared by Knute Ellingson, Assistant Store Manager in Qualicum, this soup has been part of his family’s game day for three generations. Made with potatoes, bacon, green onions, and cheese, it’s the kind of comfort food that brings everyone to the table.
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Knute Ellingson’s Grandma’s Innkeepers Soup
Knute Ellingson’s Grandma’s Innkeepers Soup
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings10
Cook Time45 Minutes
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Ingredients
8 Slices of thick bacon
1 Cup of butter
½ cup of flour
4 cups of milk
2 cups of Half and Half
1 tsp Minced garlic (optionally, garlic powder)
4 Large potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup green onions, finely chopped
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
½ Cup of Sour Cream
½ tsp salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
2 cups of Water
Dash of imitation smoke (Optional)
Directions
  1. In a Large Cooking Pot, fry your Bacon, then set it aside on a paper towel, while keeping most of the grease still in the pot. Crumble your bacon once it's cool to the touch.
  2. Over medium heat, melt your butter and stir in the flour slowly. Add in your milk, Half and Half, Water, and potatoes, and half the green onion. Once boiled and the potatoes are softened, mash them a bit, but leave plenty of chunks for a hearty texture in the soup.
  3. Turn down the heat to a simmer and cover for 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in your cheese and seasonings, cover and cook for another 20 minutes, then add your bacon and sour cream and simmer again for 5 minutes. Then remove it from the heat.
  5. Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve with garlic bread.
  6. * Great to prep and freeze in bags for cold evenings to warm up with.
15 minutes
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
10
Servings

Directions

  1. In a Large Cooking Pot, fry your Bacon, then set it aside on a paper towel, while keeping most of the grease still in the pot. Crumble your bacon once it's cool to the touch.
  2. Over medium heat, melt your butter and stir in the flour slowly. Add in your milk, Half and Half, Water, and potatoes, and half the green onion. Once boiled and the potatoes are softened, mash them a bit, but leave plenty of chunks for a hearty texture in the soup.
  3. Turn down the heat to a simmer and cover for 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in your cheese and seasonings, cover and cook for another 20 minutes, then add your bacon and sour cream and simmer again for 5 minutes. Then remove it from the heat.
  5. Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve with garlic bread.
  6. * Great to prep and freeze in bags for cold evenings to warm up with.