Smoky Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 pints chicken broth, canned or homemade
1 large russet potato, peeled and chopped
1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 medium white onion, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 slices smoked bacon, coarsely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
milk (if necessary to thin soup)

Preparation

In a large soup pot, fry bacon over medium heat, until browned. Transfer bacon to a paper towel to drain.
Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
Saute onion, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes or until limp.
Add chicken broth and potatoes to the soup pot. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Transfer half of soup to blender, and puree until smooth. Put pureed soup back in soup pot.
Stir in rosemary and bacon.
Bring the soup to a simmer. Add a little milk or broth to make soup desired consistency.
Season with salt and pepper.