Ingredients

1 pound of fresh asparagus, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces; 6 chopped slices of bacon; 3 cups of diced potatoes (approximately 1/2-inch cubes) 1 big onion, diced 2 minced cloves of garlic;

– 2 tablespoons of olive oil – 1 cup of heavy cream – 1 cup of chicken broth – 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves – 1/2 teaspoon of paprika – 1 cup of shredded strong cheddar cheese – Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste