Tasty Pioneer Woman Potato Soup in 55 Minutes

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 45 grams unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced small
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 3/8 kg Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1.4 liters low sodium chicken broth
• 65 grams all purpose flour
• 475 ml whole milk
• 120 ml heavy cream
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 115 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, snipped