Bacon Potato Soup
Serves 6
Bacon Potato Soup - made with 6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces, 3 tbsp bacon grease or butter, 1 cup onion, diced, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/8 tsp dried thyme, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, and more.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp bacon grease or butter
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups milk, warmed
- 1.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon and set aside. Sauté onion in the remaining bacon grease.
- Stir in flour, chicken broth, milk, potatoes, and bacon bits.
- Simmer until the potatoes are tender, then stir in the cheddar cheese and sour cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm.