Bacon Potato Soup

Name: Bacon Potato Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps – 3 tbsp. bacon drippings; 5 larges baking potatoes, cooked and cut in 1-inch cubes; 1 celery stalk, diced; 1 liters chicken broth; 8 slices thick cut bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped (reserve some for topping); 2 teaspoons dried basil; 158 milliliters all-purpose flour; 59 milliliters fresh parsley, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 473 milliliters half and half; 1 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 12 servings shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish; 237 milliliters sweet onions, chopped

Bacon Potato Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 363 calories, 14g of protein, and 23g of fat. Head to the store and pick up basil, garlic, parsley, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the half and half you could follow this main course with the Coconut Cream Pie Made With Half & Half as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn.

Instructions

You'll need to start by preparing your potatoes and bacon (be sure to reserve bacon grease)Using a large stock pot over medium heat, cook onion in bacon drippings, stirring frequently, until translucent.

Ingredients you will need

Bacon

Potato

Onion

Stock

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Pot

Add garlic and flour, stirring well and cook another 2 minutes, stirring often.Slowly add chicken broth to onion and garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in potatoes, half-and-half, and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes (do not boil). Stir in bacon.

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Chicken Broth

Potato

Garlic