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Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup

Prep Time
20

Cook Time
30

Servings
4

Cuisine Type

Cheese Types

Recipe Description

Warming and comforting, this easy soup is rich, smoky, and loaded with cheese.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 stalks of celery, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup heavy or whipping (35%) cream
  • 1 1/2 cups Wood River Creamery Roasted Red Pepper & Cracked Peppercorn Cheese, divided  

Preparation

  • In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium-low heat, arrange bacon. Cook, turning occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy around the edges; transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.
  • Discard all but 1 tbsp bacon fat in saucepan. Add butter, celery, onion, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes or until starting to soften.
  • Sprinkle flour over top. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth. Slowly whisk in broth. Continue to whisk and bring to a boil. Stir in potatoes; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened.
  • Just before serving, stir in cream, 1 cup of cheese, and bacon. Serve with remaining cheese.

 

Tip: For a Cajun twist, add 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning with the butter in Step 2, and add 1/2 cup frozen corn with the cream in Step 4. Stir until heated through.

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