Brrrrr, it's cold outside!

It's cold outside and I just can't seem to get warm! My nose is cold, my toes are cold and I am just way tired of winter! What better way to warm up than with a hot cup of homemade soup...unless, of course, you can savor that great soup in front of a fireplace with a snuggle buddy!

Thick and Creamy Potato Soup
8 servings

6-8 medium russet potatoes, diced
1 medium vadalia onion, small dice
1/4 cup celery, small dice
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
2 oz. butter
Salt/Fresh ground pepper to taste

4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 oz. applewood bacon, fried and crumbled

In a large sauce pan, add the first five ingredients and bring to a boil. Allow to cook until potatoes are tender, about 25-30 minutes. After potatoes are tender, remove and reserve one cup of the potatoes. Puree remaining potatoes in the sauce pan with a hand-held immersion blender. Return to medium-low heat and stir in heavy cream and sour cream. Add the reserved potatoes. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in butter just before serving. Top soup with shredded cheddar cheese and crisp applewood bacon.

Enjoy!