Potato Soup - DFM | DFM

Ingredients

• 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• ½ medium onion, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 1 ½ tsp (7 mL) salt
• 1 tsp (5 mL) minced garlic
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried parsley
• ½ tsp (2 mL) dried dill
• ½ tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) black pepper
• 3 cups (750 mL) low sodium chicken broth
• 2 lbs (900 g) russet or gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
• ¼ cup (60 mL) melted butter
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) all purpose flour
• 1 ½ cup (375 mL) 2% milk
• 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
• Shredded cheese and green onions for topping as desired