Meet The Agent – Kelsey Alford

Kelsey has been with Buckner Insurance for 8 years this February. She is licensed in Personal and Commercial Insurance. She loves sports, specifically the Bengals & the Reds. She has a Bernese Mountain Dog named Griff after Blake Griffin. She was our front office girl and recently moved to her own office this past year. Kelsey loves to cook and is sharing her potato soup recipe with us!!
 
If you could choose one celebrity to hire and work with in the office who would it be and why?
I WOULD HIRE RACHEL HOLLIS. SHE IS SUCH AN INSPIRATION. SHE WOULD ALWAYS BE UPLIFTING AND SUPPORTIVE
 
If you could only eat 3 foods for the rest of your life what would they be?
TACOS, PIZZA, AND ICE CREAM
 
What is your favorite quote?
“BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD”
 
Do you believe we should get a dog for the office? If so, what kind and what would you name it?
YES YES YES. Get a Bernese mountain dog named BUCKY!
 
Best concert you have ever been to?
BLINK 182 OR CHRIS YOUNG

KELSEY'S POTATO SOUP RECIPE
INGREDIENTS

• 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (reserve about 2 tablespoons of crumbled bacon for garnish)
• 11 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 7 cups milk ( I used a combo of whole milk and 1%, use whatever you have on hand)
• 4-6 potatoes, baked peeled and cubed (I typically cook them in the microwave to speed the process along)
• 4 green onions, chopped plus additional for garnish
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded plus additional for garnish
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted, whisk in flour and allow the mixture to cook for a few minutes.
2. Slowly add in 7 cups of milk, 1 cup at a time, whisking really well between each cup.
3. When all 7 cups of milk have been added, continue whisking until the mixture starts to thicken a bit.
4. Add in cubed baked potatoes and green onions, and then bring to a boil making sure to stir frequently.
5. Reduce the heat to low, then stir in bacon, cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper.
6. When the cheese has melted serve immediately. Garnish each bowl of soup with additional cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, and chopped green onion.
7.  This recipe typically serves 4-6.