Potato Cheese Bacon Soup

Submitted by AmyZoe

"Easy to make and delicious. Recipe courtesy of Food Network Magazine 1000 Easy Recipes. Serving size is estimated."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 ounces chopped bacon
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 sliced leeks
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups cream
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 chopped potatoes
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
• fresh chives, to taste

directions

1. Saute bacon and add 2 tablespoons butter.
2. Add leeks and fresh sage and thyme.
3. Add chicken broth and cream and bay leaf and potatoes.
4. Simmer until tender, then stir in sharp cheddar and chop with chives.