Feeling Good Potato Soup

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Perfect for a cold day, but even better when you are sick. my family swears it is the cure for the common cold.

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Steps

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Slice bacon into one inch strips.

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Brown bacon in large dutch oven.

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Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.

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In the same pot , saut onions until tender.

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Remove from pot with drippings.

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Pour in chicken stock , potatoes , salt and pepper and bring to a boil.

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Simmer at low temperature until potatoes are fork tender -about 20 minutes.

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Lightly mash potatoes , not til smooth but slightly chunky.

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Add in butter and melt while stirring.

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Stir in cooked onions , green onions , and milk to desired consistency.

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Serve warm with bacon on top and crackers on the side or you can add bacon to the soup and stir.

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Ingredients

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apple-smoked bacon, sweet onions, chicken stock, russet potatoes, kosher salt, black pepper, unsalted butter, green onions, 2% low-fat milk, soda cracker