Potato Soup
prep time: 15 MINUTES cook time: 20 MINUTES total time: 35 MINUTES yield: 6 - 8 SERVINGS SCALE 1x 2x 3x INGREDIENTS 5 slices bacon, diced 3 tablespoon s (reserved) bacon grease or butter 1 cup diced white or yellow onion 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cup s chicken stock or vegetable stock 2 cup s milk, warmed 1.5 pounds Red Potatoes 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream 1 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper optional toppings: thinly-sliced green onions or chives, extra shredded cheese, extra bacon, sour cream INSTRUCTIONS Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally. Transfer the bacon to a separate plate, using a slotted spoon, reserving about 3 tablespoons of bacon grease in the stockpot. (Discard any extra grease, or you can substitute butter in place of the 3 tablespoons of bacon g