Creamy potato soup with bacon

**Description:**
Nothing better to warm the heart and body during cold nights than a creamy potato soup with crispy bacon touches.This dish is a true comfort food, rich in flavors and textures that warm inside.Let's go by step by this delicious recipe that will surely become a favorite in your home!

#### Ingredients:
- 5 medium, peeled and cubed potatoes
- 1 minced medium onion
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- 200 g of diced bacon
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 liter of chicken broth or vegetable
- 200 ml of sour cream
-Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon of dry thyme
- Chopped chives to decorate
- Grated cheddar cheese to serve (optional)

#### Preparation Mode:
1. ** Bacon preparation: **
- In a large pan, add the bacon cubes and bring to medium heat, letting them cook slowly until they are very crispy.Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside.Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan to use in the next step.

2. ** Saute the aromatic: **
- In the same pan with bacon fat, add the butter.Once you melt, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.Add the chopped garlic and cook for another minute until it scents.

3. ** Cook the potatoes: **
- Add the potatoes in pan cubes, stirring well to envelop them in the mixture of onion and garlic.Pour the chicken or vegetable broth, making sure the potatoes are completely covered by the liquid.If necessary, add more water to cover the potatoes.
-Season with salt, black pepper and thyme.Increase the fire until it begins to boil, then reduce to medium-low, partially covering the pan.Let it cook for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are completely soft.

4. ** Create the soup: **
- Use a hand mixer to purify the soup directly in the pan, or transfer to a blender to beat until completely smooth.
- Return the soup to the pan (if necessary) and mix the cream.Adjust the spices as needed.

5. ** Finish and serve: **
- Reach the soup over low heat until it is completely hot.Serve the portions adorned with reserved crispy bacon, chopped chives and, if desired, some grated cheddar cheese.

This creamy bacon potato soup is the perfect complement to your cold nights, providing a comforting and satisfactory dinner.Try it with a slice of crispy bread for an even more indulgent experience.Bon APPECITT!