Creamy Potato and Bacon Soup.

Ingredients

• 1-2 table spoons of minced garlic (depending on taste)
• 1 large onion (chopped finely)
• 500 g bacon, pieces or 6-8 slices bacon, chopped coarsely
• 1 liter vegetable stock
• 300 ml thickened cream or sour cream
• 3 bay leaves
• 7-9 medium potatoes (peeled and sliced)

Directions

1. 1

   Cook onion and garlic in a stock pot until onion is tender (medium heat suggested).

2. 2

   Pour in vegetable stock. Add potatoes and bay leaves to the mix. Cook until potatoes are just tender.

3. 3

   While waiting for potatoes to cook, Place bacon pieces on a microwave safe dish. Place into microwave and set timer for 2-3 minutes to crispen bacon. If you prefer your bacon still a bit crisper set time for a further 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   For a smooth soup, pour mixture into a food processor. Pulse a couple of times, then put onto a slow blend for 30 seconds. For a coarse soup, use a potatoe masher or hand blender to break up potatoes just a bit.Add bacon to soup just before serving.