Creamy Potato Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 big potatoes.
02 - 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth.
03 - 1 cup cold water.
04 - 3/4 cup thick cream.
05 - 1/2 cup of butter.
06 - 3/4 cup shredded cheddar.
07 - 1/2 small onion, chopped up.
08 - 1/8 cup crispy bacon bits.
09 - 1/8 cup chopped green onion.
10 - 1/3 cup plain flour.
11 - 1/2 teaspoon table salt.
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
13 - Water to boil the potatoes.

# Instructions:

01 - Cut into small pieces. Cook in boiling water till soft. Set them aside.
02 - Combine broth, onions, and spices. Let it gently bubble for 20 minutes.
03 - Heat butter till melted. Stir in flour. Cook for a few minutes till it thickens.
04 - Mix roux with broth. Pour in cream. Let it simmer for another 20 minutes. Add your cooked potatoes.
05 - Sprinkle cheddar on top. Toss on bacon bits and green onion slices.

# Notes:

01 - You can make it in advance and heat it gently later.
02 - Cooking potatoes first stops the soup from turning too thick.
03 - For the creamiest result, stick to heavy cream.

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