This easy BACON CHEDDAR POTATO SOUP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
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
Chop onions and celery, if using a food processor dont chop these too fine. In a large saucepan, saut onion and celery in 4 ounces of butter until tender. Add potatoes and broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes till potatoes are tender. 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. To cooked potato and broth mixture, add water, cream and roux stirring continuously until mixture thickens. Stir in the cheese, bacon bits, parsley, pepper and paprika. Cook over low heat until the cheese is melted, stir continuously and remove from heat when cheese is melted. Garnish with croutons, if desired.
by: Chef #169102
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