A hearty, soothing soup for a cold winterʼs day

Ingredients

  • ½ lb. bacon
  • 6 green onions
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 8 medium potatoes, pared and cut in half
  • 6 cups chicken stock or bouillon
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Directions

1. In: skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towel, reserving 2 T drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.
2. In: same skillet, saute green onions and onions, reserving a few green onions for garnish.
3. In: stockpot, cook potatoes in stock. When potatoes are tender, stir in sauteed mixture.
4. In: blender or food processor puree soup in several batches. Or, with hand blender, puree the soup in the pot.
5. Return: soup to stockpot and add cream and bacon, reserving a few pieces for garnish.
6. Reheat: slowly, but do not boil!
7. Before: serving, garnish with reserved green onions and bacon.