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Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon, diced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced thinly
- 1-1/2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 Tbsp fresh thyme, or 1 Tbsp dried thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium store-bought
- 1/3 lb Oka (or Fontal, or Danish Fontina) cheese, cut into small dice
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
- 2-3 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (adds nice fresh flavor if you're using dried thyme)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2123g | |
| Calories 1763 | |
| Calories from Fat 893 | 51% |
| Total Fat 99.48g | 124% |
| Saturated Fat 43.83g | 175% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 201mg | 67% |
| Sodium 3115mg | 130% |
| Potassium 4419mg | 126% |
| Total Carbs 150.03g | 40% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.3g | 58% |
| Sugars 13.13g | 9% |
| Protein 72.03g | 115% |
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