Touchdown Dance Potato Soup Recipe - Average Betty

Ingredients

• 12-16 6-8 ounce Idaho Russet Potatoes (divided)
• 6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into lardon strips
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot. chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt (to taste)