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Potato & Cheddar Soup
Potato & Cheddar Soup
Total Time40 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings6
Total Time40 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings6

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Potato & Cheddar Soup

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16 Ounces Farmer John Classic Bacon, Chopped
 
4 Medium Yukon Gold Potatoes
 
1 Medium Onion, Peeled & Roughly Chopped
 
4 Garlic Cloves, Peeled & Roughly Chopped
 
8 Cups Chicken Stock
 
2 Tsp. Salt
 
1 Tsp. Pepper Flakes
 
1 Tsp. Black Pepper, Freshly Ground
 
1 Cup Half & Half
 
8 Ounces Sharp Shredded Cheddar Cheese + More For Extra Toppings
 
Pickled Jalapeños, Recipe As Follows

Pickled Jalapeños

 
6 Jalapeños, Thinly Sliced
 
1 Cup White Vinegar
 
1 Cup Water
 
1 Tsp. Salt
 
4 Tbsp. Sugar
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Directions
1Cook bacon according to directions, set aside and save the bacon fat.
2Cut potatoes, onions, and garlic.
3In a medium stock pot, drizzle bacon fat to sauté onions over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté with the potatoes.
4Add 8 cups of chicken stock, salt, pepper flakes and black pepper. Boil for 15-20 minutes.
5Once the potatoes have softened, use your stick blender to puree the soup. Then, slowly add the half & half and fold in the cheese.
6Serve immediately, topped with crisp bacon, more shredded cheese & Pickled Jalapeños.
7Pickled Jalapeños: Cut jalapeños while vinegar, water, sugar and salt come to a boil.
8Pickled Jalapeños: Pour the vinegar mixture into a jar. Add your sliced jalapeños.
9Pickled Jalapeños: Cool & use as desired. Store in the refrigerator.
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