Bakin’ With Bacon and King Teddy

Bakin’ In The Castle Kitchen with ME and The Royal Mom Today!

Why is she with me today – well, to tell you the truth, she is as much of a bacon lover as I am and as Angel Sammy was and as my Dad is……….we are a BACON FAMILY.    So when I said I wanted a bacon recipe to share she suggested this and boy am I glad she did – it’s one of those soups that you either HAVE had or WANTED to have.   I guarantee you that if you love bacon.     It’s relatively simple too – you can adjust it as you want to because my recipe and instructions are just my SUGGESTION – feel free to improvise!   But one thing is for certain – you’re gonna LOVE THIS SOUP!

Creamy Potato Bacon Soup

Ingredients  

8 slices bacon – chopped

1/2 onion diced (sweet onion is the best but any onion works great!

2 cloves minced garlic

2 ribs of celery diced

3 cup low sodium chicken broth

15 ounces baking potatoes peeled and diced to 1/2 inch size (about 2 medium potatoes)

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon cornstarch

salt and pepper to taste

pinch of cayenne pepper (if you want a bit of zip)

GARNISH SUGGESTIONS:   Parmesan cheese and sliced green onions

DIRECTIONS

• Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add onion, garlic, and celery to the bacon fat and cook 3-4 minutes or until onion softens slightly.
• Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cream and simmer for 5 minutes longer.
• Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Whisk into the simmering soup and simmer 1 minute. Stir in half of the bacon. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
• Spoon into bowls, top with parmesan cheese, remaining bacon and green onions.

 

Mama Mia – this is gooooood!

Enjoy!!  Your King………Teddy King of Baconia