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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 oz. bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 2 celery stalks, minced
- 1 large onion, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 1/2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cups heavy cream
- Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste, chopped chives and Oyster crackers, optional
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