Recipe of the Week: Potato, Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Soup

The following recipe for Potato, Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Soup is from SurvivalBlog reader D.G..

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 pounds of potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 ounces of block cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup chopped chives or scallion tops, for serving

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp.
2. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. P
3. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat; if you don’t have 2 tablespoons, add enough cooking oil to make up the amount. Reduce heat to low.
4. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the potatoes, water, and salt and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Remove half the soup from the pan and puree in a food processor. Alternatively, mash some of the potatoes with a potato masher.
8. Return the puree to the pan. Over low heat, add the cheese and stir until melted.
9. Remove the pan from the heat. Taste the soup and add more salt if needed

SERVING

Top the soup with the bacon and chives (or scallion tops) on each bowl that you serve.

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