Ingredients
8 slices bacon, cut into 1" pieces
1/2 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bag shredded hashbrowns, defrosted
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 qt. chicken broth
1 c. whole milk
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
1 tsp. Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 tbsp. Chopped chives
1/2 c. sour cream
Preparation
Step 1In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon but reserve about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan. Add onion and celery, sauté until they begin to soften. Add garlic and hash browns and cook until garlic is fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.Step 2 Pour in chicken broth, milk, cheddar and hot sauce and bring to a boil. Let simmer until slightly thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes.Step 3Garnish with reserved bacon, cheddar cheese, chopped chives and a dollop of sour cream. Serve.
