Bacon Cheddar Potato Soup |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This soup is my own recipe and is easy to make. It's thick and creamy texture is very filling and combined with a crusty french bread becomes a meal unto itself. Reheats on the stove or in the microwave very well so don't be afraid to make this several days ahead of time. Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 cup chopped celery |
8 tablespoons butter |
5 cups diced peeled potatoes |
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth |
12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
1 pint whipping cream |
2 cups water |
3 ounces bacon bits (hormel or oscar meyers) |
4 tablespoons flour |
1/2 teaspoon white pepper |
1 teaspoon paprika |
1 tablespoon dried parsley |
seasoned croutons, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Chop onions and celery, if using a food processor don’t chop these too fine.
2. In a large saucepan, sauté onion and celery in 4 ounces of butter until tender.
3. Add potatoes and broth, bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes till potatoes are tender.
5. In a small skillet, melt remaining 4 ounces of butter, add flour to make roux, cook roux over low heat until yellow blond in color and set aside.
6. To cooked potato and broth mixture, add water, cream and roux stirring continuously until mixture thickens.
7. Stir in the cheese, bacon bits, parsley, pepper and paprika.
8. Cook over low heat until the cheese is melted, stir continuously and remove from heat when cheese is melted.
9. Garnish with croutons, if desired.
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