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1 rasher center-cut sliced bacon, sliced into quarters.
In a large (4-5 qt or more), heavy pot (dutch over works great!), brown the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon to drain and add to the pot;
1 med-large yellow onion, diced
4 shallots, diced
1/2 -2/3 C shredded carrots
2 Tb spoons crushed garlic (about 4-5 cloves)
1-2 Tb spoons sugar.
1-2 tsp kosher salt
Cook over med-high heat until the onions and veggies begin to brown and caramelize.
While onion mixture is cooking, place
1 large parsnip, diced
2 qt diced potatoes (about 4 med russets and 3 large reds)
onto a large cookie sheet. Drizzle with Olive Oil, and sprinkle with
1-2 Tb spoons “Original†Mrs Dash until all the potatoes have some seasoning on them. Sprinkle on some black pepper if you like.
Place the cookie sheet in the oven and Broil for approx 7-10 minutes. Watch closely after about 6 minutes, checking for the appearance of nice brown toasty spots.
Carefully remove cookie sheet and stir potatoes, then replace and broil again (6-8 minutes) to put more brown spots on new surfaces. (Note-you’re not going to cook them, just add some of those nice roasted surfaces for ‘bigger’ flavor.)
If the vegetables on the stove top are ready before the potatoes are roasted, reduce heat to medium and let them continue to ‘sweat’ and flavors to meld.
Add the roasted diced potatoes to the pot with the onion mixture. Add
Reserved bacon (hold back a little bit for garnish)
1/2 C Madera wine
1 qt chicken stock
1-2 Tsp Marjoram
4-5 Tb spoons dried parsley
~ 3-4 Tb spoons chopped fresh cilantro
and enough water to just barely cover the potato and onion mixture. Stir all together and raise heat to med-high, cover and allow to come to a light boil. Check every 5-10 minutes and stir, adding a bit more water if the mixture begins to dry out.
When potatoes are tender (about 15-20 minutes, depending on altitude), add
1 1/2 C buttermilk
1/2 – 1 C “regular†(2%) milk
1 pt heavy whipping cream
Reduce heat to low and allow mixture to come back to a light simmer. Do Not allow to boil, or the cream will “breakâ€. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes for flavors to blend.
Taste, and adjust seasonings, Salt & Pepper to taste.
Spoon into individual bowls. Sprinkle with chopped chives, shredded cheddar or Jack cheese, and crispy bacon when serving.
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