Creamy Potato Bacon Soup

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon chopped

• ½ onion diced

• 2 cloves garlic minced

• 2 ribs celery diced

• 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth

• 16 ounces baking potatoes peeled and diced ½-inch, about 2 medium potatoes

• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• salt and pepper to taste

• pinch cayenne pepper

• shredded Parmesan cheese and sliced green onions, for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

2. Add onion, garlic, and celery to the bacon fat and cook 3-4 minutes or until onion softens slightly.

3. Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cream and simmer for 5 minutes longer.

4. Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Whisk into the simmering soup and simmer 1 minute. Stir in half of the bacon. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.

5. Spoon into bowls, top with parmesan cheese, remaining bacon and green onions.

From https://www.spendwithpennies.com/