Instructions

1. In a dutch oven, cook the bacon and remove from the pan. Drain.
2. Place 2 Tbsp of the bacon grease in the oven.
3. Add garlic and potatoes, and chicken stock (just enough to cover all potatoes)
4. Cook on medium heat until potatoes are almost tender.
5. Add cream and milk reduce heat to low.
6. Mix in cheese, half of bacon, half of green onions, pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
7. Continue to stir constantly until the soup is blended.
8. If soup is too liquidy, continue to heat on low until it reduces (or add a small amount of flour)
9. Serve warm and garnish with green onions, cheese and bacon.