Ingredients:
 

1 lb bacon, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
750ml chicken broth
250ml water
3 tbsp butter
¼ cup flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions:

1. Cook the bacon over medium heat until done. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside. Drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.

2. Cook celery and onion in reserved bacon drippings until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cubed potatoes, and toss to coat. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Return bacon to the pan, and add chicken stock and water to cover the potatoes. Cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.

3. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream. Bring the cream mixture to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir the cream mixture into the potato mixture. Puree about 1/2 the soup, and return to the pan. Adjust seasonings to taste.