CRAWFISH POTATO SOUP

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 cups diced red potatoes
• 1 pound crawfish tails
• 1 can chicken broth
• 1 pint half-and-half cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2-3 cups milk
• 1 bunch green onions
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

Place the bacon into a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp, turning as needed. 

Reduce the heat to medium, and add the onion, green pepper, , celery. and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion is transparent, and the peppers are soft. Add diced potatoes and add broth, cook until slightly softened- adding a little water to cover potatoes.. Add the crawfish, and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the half-and-half, and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Cheddar cheese to serve.

Crawfish Potato Soup