perfect-potato-soup.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.",
        "Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Pour out bacon grease.",
        "Melt butter in the saucepan over medium heat, scraping the bottom of the pan with a flat-edged wooden spoon. Add celery, onion, carrots, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle in flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes.",
        "Pour half-and-half and chicken broth into the saucepan. Add potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in bacon pieces. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.",
        "Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with 1/2 teaspoon pepper, green onions, and paprika."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "6 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes",
        "5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces",
        "3 tablespoons butter",
        "2 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices",
        "1/2 large onion, diced small",
        "20 baby carrots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces",
        "2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided",
        "1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided",
        "3 tablespoons all-purpose flour",
        "2 cups half-and-half",
        "1 1/2 cups chicken broth",
        "1/4 teaspoon dried thyme",
        "1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper",
        "1 dash ground nutmeg",
        "4 green onions, finely sliced",
        "1 dash paprika, or to taste"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Perfect Potato Soup",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/255487/perfect-potato-soup/"
}