Lemon Scented Potato, Dill & Bacon Soup

By bowerk

Ingredients

• 5 slices bacon, crumbled
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 large Yukon potatoes, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/2 cup 35% cream
• 2 tsp chopped dill

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook bacon and crumble. Set aside.

2. Combine stock, garlic, potatoes, celery, salt and pepper in a large pot and bring to low boil. Simmer for 15 - 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat and puree until smooth.

3. Return pot to stove over medium heat and stir in lemon zest and cream. Simmer for 5 minutes to incorporate flavours.

4. Just before serving, stir in dill. Garnish each bowl with bacon.