Loaded Potato Soup – Adventures in Everyday Cooking

Ingredients

• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 chopped onion
• 1lb bacon, cooked and diced – reserve bacon fat
• 5lbs of potatoes, cubed
• 1 Tablespoon of Pampered Chef Rosemary and Herb or any rosemary and thyme blend
• Chicken stock 32-68oz
• 2 cups of milk (any type of milk alternative will work)
• 2-4 tsp salt (to taste)
• 2 tsp pepper
• 4 Tablespoons cornstarch (you can leave this out)
• Optional: Chives for garnish, sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions