Cream Of Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
4 c. potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 Tbsp. instant chicken broth
1 tsp. ground thyme
1 Tbsp. oil (bacon grease may also be used)
1/4 c. chopped ham
2 c. heavy cream
4 c. milk
1 Tbsp. dry parsley flakes
2 Tbsp. cornstarch, mixed in 1/4 c. water

Preparation

Fry bacon until crisp.
Crumble; set aside.
Place the potatoes in a large stockpot.
Add just enough water to cover. Add in the onion, instant broth, thyme, oil, bacon and ham.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender. Drain off excess water.
Return to heat; stir in the remaining ingredients.
Blend until smooth and heat through.