Potato Soup With a Kick
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We like a bit of a kick in our potato soup, so I adapted favorite aspects of others and added a bit more spice. Any of the spice amounts shown below can be increased to taste. The cheese and sour cream, actually, are optional (I've got lactose-intolerant friends and make it without for them). If it seems too sharp or spicy, add more beer!
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ingredients
- 8 cups thin-skinned potatoes, cut into one inch cubes
- 2 large onions, diced small
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, diced (or more)
- 1⁄2 cup scallion, chopped
- 32 ounces chicken broth, low sodium
- 1 teaspoon cajun spices
- 1⁄2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped small
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 4 slices bacon
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12 ounces beer (Sierra Nevada is what we like, don't use a light beer!)
- 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
- 1⁄2 cup asiago cheese
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Optional ingredients
- pepperoni (optional) or beef stick, to taste (optional)
- 2 cups steamed cauliflower, broken into bite-sized pieces (optional)
- 1⁄2 cup sour cream (optional)
directions
- Simmer potatoes, celery, onions, scallions, garlic, chicken broth and spices in large pot, covered, for about 1/2 hour until well-softened.
- In a saute pan, brown bacon to make bacon bits. If you are using any other meats, brown them lightly as well. Set aside on paper towel to drai.
- Drain bacon grease out of saute pan, leaving drippings. Melt butter in drippings, add flour and stir till it browns to make a roux.
- In the large pot, mash potatoes up somewhat so there are no large chunks. Add roux and beer, stir at a low simmer until it thickens slightly.
- Add bacon bits, (ham, beef stick or pepperoni if you choose), and cheeses. Stir until blended. Add cauliflower if desired.
- Top with sour cream when serving, if desired, and a dash of smoked paprika.
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We like a bit of a kick in our potato soup, so I adapted favorite aspects of others and added a bit more spice. Any of the spice amounts shown below can be increased to taste. The cheese and sour cream, actually, are optional (I've got lactose-intolerant friends and make it without for them). If it seems too sharp or spicy, add more beer!