Potato And Bacon Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tbsp butter
1 None Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
9 oz bacon, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups milk
1 1/4 lb potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Heat butter in a large saucepan. Cook onion, garlic and bacon until onion softens. Add flour and continue stirring until mixture thickens and bubbles. Gradually add stock and milk. Stir until soup boils and thickens.
Stir in potatoes and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 mins, or until potato softens. Stir in cream and chives. Serve hot.