Food Blog post
Welcome to my Wednesday Food blog -where I blog about all thing tasty. In honor of National Potato Day : Potato Soup

- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, Set aside for topping the soup.
- Place potatoes into a 4-qt slow cooker. Stir in chicken stock, onion, garlic, thyme, butter and bacon until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes are tender.Then when cooked mashed potatoes until desired thickness. Stir in cheese, sour cream and heavy cream until smooth…
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