Paula Deen's Potato Soup with Shrimp Recipe - (4.3/5)

Ingredients

• grated sharp cheddar cheese, for garnish
• sprig of dill, optional garnish
• crumbled bacon bits, for garnish
• 1 lb medium shrimp
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 4 cup milk: whole, reduced fat (2%), or low fat (1%)
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes, dissolved in 1/2 cup hot milk
• 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 medium carrots, diced about the same size as the onion
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 stick butter