Bacon And Cheddar Soup

Name: Bacon And Cheddar Soup
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups chicken broth; 3 1/2 cups milk, room temperature; 4 medium potatoes, chopped, skin on; 1 lb smoked bacon, preferably thick-sliced; 2 cups cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup flour; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried dill; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 1/2 cups milk, room temperature
4 medium potatoes, chopped, skin on
1 lb smoked bacon, preferably thick-sliced
2 cups cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

1

Mix milk, flour, pepper, salt, and dill weed. Set aside.
2

Cook bacon in deep skillet or saute pan until crispy.
3

Remove bacon from pan and place on layered paper plates and paper towels to drain.
4

Keep approx 2-3 tbsp of remainng grease in pan; Cook potatoes and onions in bacon grease for 1 minute
5

Add chicken broth, bring to boiling, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile chop the drained bacon into small 1/2 inches or smaller chunks.
6

Transfer broth mixture to a stock pot or saucepan.
7

Stir milk mixture vigorously before stirring into broth.
8

Add bacon and stir.
9

Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
10

Add cheese; stir until melted and mixed well.
11

stir and cook on low heat for an additional 10 minutes Let cool, and refrigerate for a few hours, then skim excess fat off the top, or serve immediately.