Potato Soup with Bacon and Seasoned Croutons( knock off J Alexander's)

5 Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones! 

6 For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD, 

7 a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him?  - Psalm 89:5-7

6 medium potatoes, cook in microwave 3-4 minutes and flip, repeat, chop

2 T chicken base seasoning

Cracked black pepper

2 t parsley

1 onion, chopped

Drizzle of olive oil

1 t roasted garlic

1/2 c sharp cheddar Cheese

1/4 c smoked Gouda

3/4 block of Cream cheese, cubed

Water

Toppings

Cheese 

Bacon bits 

Croutons, seasoned( I cut up French bread, toss in oil, season with salt and garlic, fry in skillet.

Add a drizzle of oil to pot. Add onions and cook until tender, add garlic.

Add chicken base and stir to dissolve.

Add 1 1/2 qt water, bring to boil.

Add cooked potatoes, pepper, parsley, cheese and cream cheese.

Simmer 30 minutes.

Use an emersion blender to break up potatoes.

Thicken soup with cornstarch that has been dissolved in water.