# Potato Soup

This potato soup is thick and creamy and starts with crispy sauteed bacon.

- Total time: 20 min
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 slices bacon
- 1 onion
- 2 cups carrots
- 1 cup celery
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp green onions

## Instructions

1. Start with crispy sauteed bacon. Remove the bacon and set aside.
2. Use bacon fat to saute onion, carrots, and celery. Add seasonings and garlic.
3. Add broth and potatoes. Cover and let it cook until tender.
4. Make a roux using butter and flour in the microwave. Add milk and whisk until thickened.
5. Stir the thickened milk mixture into the soup.
6. Add the cheese and crispy bacon to the soup and stir to combine.
7. Serve and garnish with green onions.

## Equipment

- large pot or dutch oven
- measuring cup
- whisk
- spoon
- paper towel

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/9785904728092777
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c3809858-9ce5-4b2b-a3f3-b0fccbdc54e9
- Extracted: 2025-02-07

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