Potato and Bacon Soup

Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this potato and bacon soup. On cold days, it’s the ideal comfort food!

What You Need: 4 big russet potatoes, quartered and peeled
6 bacon pieces, diced 1 medium onion, sliced
three minced garlic cloves
4 cups of broth, either veggie or chicken
2/3 cup heavy cream (or 1 cup milk if you like a lighter dessert)
1 teaspoon of dried thyme, if desired
Sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired.
Minced chives or green onions to top
As a garnish, if desired, crumbled cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Get the Bacon Crisp: In a big skillet or Dutch oven, fry the chopped bacon until it’s golden and cooked through. After taking the bacon out of the pan, place it on a paper towel to drain. The cooking liquid should include about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.

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