Potato Soup Recipe - (4.6/5)

Ingredients

• 5 slices bacon, diced
• 3 tablespoons bacon grease (reserved) or butter
• 1 cup white or yellow onion, diced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups milk, warmed
• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced (I recommend Yukon gold potatoes)
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly-cracked
• Optional toppings: thinly-sliced green onions or chives, extra shredded cheese, extra bacon, sour cream