Garlic And Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small cooking onion, chopped
4 c. stock (chicken bouillon)
1 lb. potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 lb. chopped bacon
1/4 c. snipped chives
1 whole cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

Preparation

In 3-quart saucepan, brown bacon until crisp, remove and drain on paper towel.
Reserve 2 to 3 tablespoons bacon fat.
Saute onion in bacon fat.
Add garlic and saute.
Add stock, potatoes and cayenne pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
With a potato masher, crush potatoes to achieve a creamy consistency.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with chives and bacon sprinkled on top.