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Ingredients
- Potato Soup
- 4 medium potatoes
- 4 medium carrots
- 3 ribs celery
- 1 1/2 onion
- 1 tbs butter
- 6oz (180gr) ham, preferably dry-cured, such as Prosciutto
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp Herbes de Provence
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups milk, cream, or a combination
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2573g | |
| Calories 1068 | |
| Calories from Fat 263 | 25% |
| Total Fat 29.52g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 17.0g | 68% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium 736mg | 31% |
| Potassium 4613mg | 132% |
| Total Carbs 171.63g | 46% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.4g | 81% |
| Sugars 49.21g | 33% |
| Protein 35.17g | 56% |
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