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Heavenly Potato Soup

This is the first time i have ever attempted to make potato soup, but it came out so well i went back for seconds! this definitely defines comfort food for me! it is a little labor intensive, and something that i reserve specifically for the weekend, but i guarantee it is worth the time!

Steps

In the soup pot you are going to use , add the extra virgin olive oil , butter and diced onion and saut on medium low heat for 15 minutes.
After onion is caramelized , take out of pot and set aside.
In the same soup pot , add cut up bacon and cook until crisp on medium-high heat.
Take out of pot and set aside.
In the same soup pot , add chicken broth , water and potatoes.
Boil potatoes until almost soft - about 15 minutes.
Take some of the broth / water in a bowl and add flour to make a roux.
Add half and half , onion and half of bacon , heat soup to boiling , stirring occasionally.
Slowly add roux to desired thickness and cook until potatoes are tender.
Top with left over bacon , cheese and sour cream , if desired.
Enjoy !.

Ingredients

extra virgin olive oil, butter, onion, bacon, red potatoes, chicken broth, water, half-and-half, flour, salt and pepper, cheese, sour cream