Potato Soup

Ingredients (17)

• 8 slices bacon,
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion,
• 1 medium carrot,
• 1 celery rib,
• 4 cloves garlic,
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 2 cups milk
• 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes,
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Toppings: chopped bacon, shredded cheese, green onions, sour cream