Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup

  • cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: extra cheese, bacon bits, chopped parsley, green onions

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Bacon:In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Sauté Onion and Garlic:Add diced onion to the pot and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Cook the Potatoes:Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to