½lbBacon cut into bit sized piecesI used a smoked cherrywood bacon
green onions
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large pot on medium heat cook bacon until crispy, remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside for garnish
In the same pot toss all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease and add carrots, onions and celery and cook for 5 minutes or just until softened. Add butter and garlic and melt on low heat, add flour and cook for 1 minute whisking constantly to cook the flour just a bit. Stir in the chicken stock, milk and cream cheese and add the diced potatoes. Bring to a low simmer and cook 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add in the cheddar cheese, add more salt for taste if needed.
Serve in bowls and top with more cheese, bacon, green onions.
Notes
You can add more liquid at the end to thin is out a bit if your want.