Mashed Potato Soup

🥘 Ingredients

• potatoes 5 lbs
• water 1 cup
• bacon 1 pack
• garlic 4 cloves
• onions 1 ½
• unsalted chicken broth approximately 4 cups
• milk 1-2 cups
• cream 1-2 cups
• salt
• pepper
• shredded cheddar
• chives

1. 1

   Cut potatoes to the size of the smallest one so they cook evently
2. 2

   Add water and the potatoes to the instant pot .
3. 3

   Cook 20 minutes on high
4. 4

   Cook bacon until crisp, chop and put to one side
5. 5

   Chop garlic
6. 6

   Cook onions in bacon grease on medium-low heat
7. 7

   When the onions start to soften add garlic.
8. 8

   After a few minutes increase the heat to medium to get browned edges
9. 9

   Once the edges brown, turn off heat and add bacon
10. 10

    Once the potatoes are finished cooking, drain them.
11. 11

    Add unsalted chicken broth , milk , and cream to the potatoes.
12. 12

    Blend with immersion blender until you get the consistency you want. It thickens as it cools, so aim for slightly thinner than you think you will want.
13. 13

    Mix in bacon and onion and garlic mixture.
14. 14

    Add salt and pepper to taste.
15. 15

    Serve topped with shredded cheddar and chives