Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon Croutons

Ingredients

• 4 cup(s) homemade or canned chicken broth
• 2 medum onions, chopped - 2 cups
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 large cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup(s) whole milk
• ½ cup(s) light or heavy cream
• + 8 more ingredients
• • BACON CROUTONS:
  • 3 cup(s) sour dough bread, cut into ½ inch chunks
  • 4 slice(s) bacon, cut into ¼ to ½ inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • ground black pepper
  • POTATO SOUP:
  • 2 pound(s) russett potatoes, peeled, cut into ¾ inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter

POTATO SOUP Melt butter in large sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, cook gently, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add potatoes, stir, pour in the broth and add bay leaves. Bring to simmer, partially cover, reduce he...

View full recipe at Recipe Tips