Potato And Cheddar Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 lb smoked bacon, coarsely chopped
1/2 stick butter
2 small leaks, washed and chopped
1 white onion, peeled and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken stock
3 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
sharp cheddar, shredded
1 cup heavy cream
tsp salt
1/2 cup chives, chopped

Directions:

Put the bacon in a soup pot over medium high heat. Cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until it renders its fat and is crisp but not overly browned. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain. Carefully pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
Add the butter to the pot and melt it. Add the leeks, onion, carrots and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent. Sprinkle and stir in the flour until it absorbs the fat and any lumps have disappeared. Stir to dissolve the flour while gradually adding the chicken stock.
Add the potatoes to the pot and raise the heat to bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to allow for a simmer. Cook partially for 15 minutes allowing the potatoes to become tender.
Put the cheese into a large bowl. Stirring continuously, ladle in 1/4 of the liquid from the hot soup. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Stir the cheese mixture into the pot.
Gradually stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to heat the soup until it is thick and almost at a boil.
Ladle into bowls. Top with bacon and chives.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	411.06 Kcal (1721 kJ)
Calories from fat	169.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.85g	29%
Cholesterol	50.49mg	17%
Sodium	748.04mg	31%
Potassium	866.39mg	18%
Total Carbs	49.99g	17%
Sugars	11.4g	46%
Dietary Fiber	5.94g	24%
Protein	12.12g	24%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	11%
Vitamin A	1.8mg	62%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	79mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	97.96 Kcal (410 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.49g	29%
Cholesterol	12.03mg	17%
Sodium	178.27mg	31%
Potassium	206.48mg	18%
Total Carbs	11.91g	17%
Sugars	2.72g	46%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	24%
Protein	2.89g	24%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	62%
Iron	0.4mg	10%
Calcium	18.8mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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