Creamy Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 whole(s) shallot diced
• 2 to 3 slice(s) bacon diced
• 1 whole(s) baking potato diced
• 2 tablespoon(s) butter
• 1 stalk(s) celery diced
• 24 to 28 ounce(s) chicken broth
• 1/4 cup(s) cornstarch
• 4 to 8 ounce(s) heavy cream
• 1 half white onion diced
• 1 can(s) 98% fat free cream of celery soup

Preparation

1. Saute bacon, onion, celery and shallot in 2 tbs butter until soft;
2. Add diced potato and saute another 5 mins;
3. Add chicken broth;
4. Cook until potatoes are soft;
5. Blend 1/2 to 3/4 of the potato mixture until somewhat smooth;
6. Add back to pot;
7. Stir in cornstarch mixed with a little bit of water;
8. Add heavy cream;
9. Cook until heated through and the soup has thickened.


10. Top with Vermont White Sharp Cheddar Cheese.