A warm comfort food soup for cold fall and winter days. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
In a large stockpot, add diced bacon and cook until crispy. Transfer bacon to a plate, reserving the grease (if using).
Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until soft. Stir in garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the flour to coat onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then stir in the stock and milk, mix well and add potatoes.
Continue cooking until barely simmering. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Turn heat to very low.
Stir in cheddar and yogurt and reserved bacon. Serve warm, garnish with desired toppings. Enjoy!