Potato Soup With Beans

A great soup like this can help take the chill out of a winter's night.

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Potato Soup with Beans
Photos by Rob Hagen and Dan Roberts
Potato Soup with Beans
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Winter winds can blow strong here on the Jersey shore. But this rich soup featuring potatoes, beans and sour cream is sure to warm your body and soul!
-- Christine Ecker, Linwood, New Jersey

You Will Need
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups chicken broth
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sour cream
Pepper to taste

What to Do
1. In a large saucepan, cook carrots in butter for 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes, garlic and dill. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

2. With a slotted spoon, remove half of the potatoes to a bowl; mash with a fork. Return to pan. Stir in the beans.

3. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sour cream and pepper; add to soup.

4. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until heated through (do not boil).

Serves 6
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