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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Peel and dice the Russet potatoes into small cubes. Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves.
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a large pot, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove from pot, crumble, and set aside. Leave the bacon grease in the pot.
Cooking the Soup
- 3
- 4
Add Potatoes and Broth
Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- 5
Blend the Soup
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender.
- 6
Add Cream and Seasoning
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
