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Creamy Potato Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 1/2 onions)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pound potatoes
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fromage blanc
  • 1/2 cup cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add potatoes and milk to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • Place cauliflower mixture and milk in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Add half of potato mixture to blender and pulse 5 to 6 times or until coarsely chopped. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.
  • Place cauliflower-potato mixture in Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in remaining salt, pepper, green onions, and fromage blanc. Stir until fromage blanc melts.
  • Top evenly with remaining green onions, cheese, and bacon.
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