Bacon Soup
Ingredients:
bacon
1 Pounds
onion, diced
1
carrots carrots, diced
2
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 cups ham broth or chicken broth or chicken stock
1/4 cup jalapenos (pickled or fresh), sliced or diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Preparation mode:
For the soup:
Cook the bacon in a large sauce pan before setting it aside on paper towels and drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease form the pan.
Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
Add the broth, beans and half of the bacon, bring to a boil , reduce the heat and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1-2 hours.
Optionally puree some or all of the beans, add the cheese sauce, jalapenos and remaining bacon before seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and serving
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