Lemon Scented Dill and Bacon Soup

5 slices bacon-cut into 1/5" pieces

4 cups chicken stock

2 cloves chopped garlic

3 large potatoes peeled and cut into 1" pieces

2 stalks celery finely chopped

salt

pepper

1 tbsp lightly packed grated lemon zes

t1/2 cup whipping cream

2 tsp chopped fresh dill



Cook bacon until crisp drain, set aside. Combine stock, garlic,potatoes,celery, salt and pepperin large pot and bring to a low boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Put in blender and puree until smooth. Return to pot, over medium heat and stir in lemon zest and cream. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Just before serving stir in dill. Garnish each bowl with bacon.



Sure wish I woulda taken a picture! It looks so pretty (?) Maybe next time!





Recipe from: Two Dishes