January : Potato Soap

 

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, Set aside for topping the soup.

1. Place potatoes into a 4-qt slow cooker. Stir in chicken stock, onion, garlic, thyme, butter and bacon until well combined.
2. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes are tender.Then when cooked mashed potatoes until desired thickness.  Stir in cheese, sour cream and heavy cream until smooth…