Ingredients

• 1/2 lb bacon, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• salt & pepper
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 15 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced,cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 2 quarts vegetable stock or 2 quarts water
• 1 cup cream
• 1/4 cup whole grain mustard (one spiked with horseradish is wonderful)

Instructions

1. Cook bacon in a large stockpot over medium heat until crispy.

2. Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes, until tender.

3. Add salt and pepper, thyme sprig, rosemary sprigs, and bay leaf.

4. Add potatoes and garlic, and mix well with bacon and onions.

5. Add stock or water and bring to a boil.

6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

7. Add cream and mustard; stir to blend.

8. Remove bayleaf and purée about 1/2 of the soup in a blender.

9. Mix blended soup with the rest of the soup.

10. Adjust seasonings.

11. To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with chopped scallions.