Potato Soup

1h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by adding 12 ounces of chopped hickory smoked bacon to a pan.
  2. 2Once the bacon is fully cooked, remove it from the pan, leaving enough bacon grease to cover the bottom.
  3. 3Add one small chopped onion to the pan with the bacon grease.
  4. 4Cook the onions for a few minutes until they start to get some color.
  5. 5Add about a tablespoon of Zippy Zap Premium Pepper Sauce.
  6. 6Add one teaspoon of ancho chili powder.
  7. 7Add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  8. 8Add one teaspoon of salt.
  9. 9Add a tablespoon of black pepper.
  10. 10Add in a third of a cup of all-purpose flour.
  11. 11Keep stirring and let this cook for a few minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  12. 12While constantly stirring, add in two cups of heavy cream.
  13. 13Add 12 ounces of sharp white cheddar cheese.
  14. 14Add four cups of chicken broth.
  15. 15Add three pounds of russet potatoes cut into small chunks.
  16. 16Bring this mixture up to a low simmer, place the lid on, and let it simmer for 45 minutes.
  17. 17Once the potatoes have softened up, add in a tablespoon of garlic powder.
  18. 18Add the cooked bacon back into the pan.
  19. 19Add one bunch of chopped green onions.
  20. 20Add about a cup of sour cream.
  21. 21Stir everything together really well and then let it simmer for another 15 minutes.
  22. 22Serve and garnish with a little more green onion and a little bit of extra bacon.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Hickory smoked bacon
  • 1 Small onion
  • 1 tablespoon Zippy Zap Premium Pepper Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Black pepper
  • 0.33 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 12 ounces Sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 3 pounds Russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1 bunch Green onions
  • 1 cup Sour cream

Equipment

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Tips

  • Remove bacon from the pan after cooking, leaving enough bacon grease to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Cook onions until they start getting some color.
  • Constantly stir when adding heavy cream.
  • Bring to a low simmer and cover to cook the potatoes.
  • Stir everything together well after adding remaining ingredients.