CREAM OF BACON SOUP

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Provided by Teri Halbrook

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 lb bacon cut into pieces
2 medium onions (i use red) julienned
1 Tbsp garlic crushed
2 lb russet potatoes peeled and chopped
3 c ham broth (i use ham beter then bouillon)
2 c chicken broth (i use chicken better then bouillon
1 tsp ground thyme
1/3 c wondra flour
1 c heavy cream
1/4 c maple syrup
1 dash(es) salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Melt Butter in a 5 to 6 quart Dutch oven. add chopped bacon cooking until crispy. Remove to a bowl lined with a paper towel to drain off excess grease. Set aside.
2. Remove most of cooked bacon grease, leaving enough to cover bottom of dish. Add julienned onion , cook for 10 mins, add in garlic cook for another minute.
3. Add in chopped potatoes ,broths and Thyme, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer till potatoes are done.( I let mine simmer for approx. 30 min)(Fork tender)
4. Wisk in Wondra flour, mixing well. add in half of cooked bacon set the rest aside.
5. at this point you will need an Immersion blender, or a blender.( I have an Immersion) Blend until everything in pot is nice and creamy(unless you want chunks)
6. now add in cream , maple syrup, salt , pepper and the rest of the cooked bacon. stir to mix in.. serve hot