Step 1

Place potatoes and chicken broth in a large dutch oven or pot and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

While potatoes are cooking, melt butter in a saucepan, then saute the onions. Once they begin to soften, stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute or two.

Step 3

Whisk in flour.

Step 4

Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring regularly.

Step 5

Once the milk thickens, add milk and onion mixture to the cooked potatoes.

Step 6

This next step is totally optional. If you like a chunky potato soup, you're ready to add your toppings and serve. However, we like our potato soup to have a smoother consistency so I put it in the food processor just long enough to break down the potatoes, about 20-30 seconds.

Step 7

Ladle into bowls and add toppings such as cheese, bacon and/or scallions.

Step 8

Enjoy!