Ingredients

How to make it

  • Heat a soup pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add bacon pieces to a soup pot over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp and fat is rendered.
  • Remove the bacon from the pot and set it aside.
  • Pour off most of the grease, but do not clean the pot (3 tablespoons of bacon grease, should remain, otherwise use 3 tablespoons of butter ).
  • Add onion and thyme and sauté until onion is soft, about 7 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour on top of the onion, and stir until combined.
  • Saute for an additional minute to cook the flour, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the chicken broth until combined.
  • Add potatoes, milk and cooked bacon bits, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer until potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Stirring occasionally every few minutes so that the bottom does not burn.
  • When the potatoes are soft, stir in the cheddar cheese and sour cream.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm, garnished with desired toppings(crisp bacon pieces,cheddar cheese or green onion).

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