Country Potato Soup February 25, 2019 by Jill Foucre Leave a Comment Country Potato Soup 2019-02-26 01:35:56 Print Ingredients 1/2 pound thick cut bacon - (we use Nueske's) 2 tablespoons bacon grease reserved 2 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic 1 medium onion, diced 3 carrots, diced 3 celery stalks, diced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 cup flour 3 pounds potatoes, peeled, cubed 6 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon s.a.l.t. sisters herb blend 1 bay leaf 2 cups whole milk Toppings: Cheddar cheese, green onion, Bacon Instructions Cut bacon crosswise and cook in large skillet about 10 minutes until cooked through. Remove bacon to plate and drain on paper towel. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat. Add bacon fat and butter to large pot and melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, garlic, celery, and cook until tender about 10 minutes. Add flour and cook constantly about 2 minutes. Add potatoes, broth, s.a.l.t. sisters herb blend, thyme, bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly and simmer until soup is thickened, about 15 minutes. Serve with cheese, green onion tops, and crumbled bacon. Adapted from Magnolia Table Adapted from Magnolia Table Marcel's Culinary Experience https://www.marcelsculinaryexperience.com/