Lithuanian Potato Soup

Description

 * Serves 6

Ingredients

 * 1½ cups bacon, diced
 * 3 cups (¾ lb) peeled potatoes, cubed
 * ½ cup onion, cubed
 * ¼ cup fresh marjoram
 * 3 cups beef stock
 * ¾ cup carrots, cubed
 * ¾ cup celery, cubed
 * ½ cup leeks, chopped
 * 1 cup heavy cream
 * salt and pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) In a little bit of butter, saute the bacon in a stock pot.
 * 2) Add the potatoes, onions, marjoram, and beef stock and cook over low heat about 25 minutes.
 * 3) At the end of that time, add the carrots, celery and leeks and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
 * 4) Transfer ingredients to a food processor and process to a satiny consistency.
 * 5) Return ingredients to stock pot and add heavy cream.
 * 6) Cook about 5 more minutes over low heat.
 * 7) Season to taste.
 * 8) Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.