Irish Potato Soup | Recipe Saver

Ingredients

• ***For the soup:***
• 10 strips bacon, divided
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth, unsalted
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• ***For serving:***
• 1/3 cup chives, chopped
• 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded