Cheddar Potato Soup with Bacon
Source of Recipe
Kimberleee
List of Ingredients
4 bacon slices, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch
cubes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
Recipe
Cook bacon in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat,
stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer bacon
with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain,
reserving fat in pan.
Cook onion in reserved fat over moderate heat,
stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the flour, cook for 1 minute stirring constantly
and then add the chicken broth, potatoes, salt and
pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 10
minutes, or until potatoes are just tender.
Add wine and simmer 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and
gradually stir in cheese (do not let boil).
To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls and
sprinkle with bacon.
Makes about 6 cups.
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