Potato soup

Jordan Hollingshead | Crumbs

Jordan Hollingshead | Crumbs

It is cold season again and there is no home remedy better than soup. This potato soup recipe tastes great and will have you feeling better in no time — or at least happy that you have soup.

Ingredients:

• 5 slices bacon, diced
• 3 tablespoons bacon grease
• 1 cup diced white onion
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups milk, warmed
• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat
2. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally
3. Transfer the bacon to a separate plate and reserve about 3 tablespoons of bacon grease in the stock pot
4. Add diced onions and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until soft and transparent
5. Sprinkle flour on top of onions and stir until combined
6. Saute for an additional minute to cook the flour, stirring occasionally
7. Add chicken stock until combined
8. Stir in the milk, potatoes and cooked bacon bits until combined
9. Continue cooking until mixture reaches a simmer, but not boiling
10. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are soft
11. Stir every few minutes so bottom doesn’t burn
12. Stir in cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, salt and pepper
13. Serve warm and enjoy

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