Saltgrass Style Baked Potato Soup Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb bacon
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup green onion, finely chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
• 2 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups prepared chicken base
• 2 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
• 1/4 cup finely chopped chives or 1/4 cup green onion
• 1/2 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
• 1/4 cup fresh bacon bits
• fresh cracked black pepper, to taste