Creamy Potato Soup

I got the original recipe from a mail order cookbook and I have changed it to make my own.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs baking potatoes
• 1  small onion
• 1  garlic clove
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  red pepper
• 2  cups milk
• 1  lb bacon
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
•  water

Directions

1. Peel & wash potatoes, cut into cubes.
2. Put in pot and fill water just above potatoe level. Boil until soft.
3. Meanwhile, cook bacon. And prepare mixture of dry ingredients.
4. When potatoes are soft, drain but save the boiled water (it will get added back in later).
5. In empty sauce, melt butter. Add onions and garlic, cook til tender.
6. Add dry ingredients and milk to butter mix,stir.
7. Add back cooked potatoes and bacon. Stir.
8. Add in desired amount of water back in (depending on how thick you want your soup).
9. Stir everything until all dry ingredients are completely dissolved.
10. Let simmer 10-15 minute
11. Let sit 5-8 minute until soup starts to thickin.
12. Add cheese.
13. Serve with cheese bread.