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Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • 0.5 (500 g) package bacon (add more if desired)
  • 6 large potatoes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (add more if desired)
  • ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup cream

Method

  • 1. Place oil into large stockpot and heat.
  • 2. Cut bacon into small pieces and cook until somewhat crispy. You can drain abit of the oil at this point if desired.
  • 3. Add onions to the bacon in pot and cook until tender.
  • 4. Add potatoes in large stockpot and cover with water. Cook until potatoes are almost tender.
  • 5. Remove about one cup of the cooked potatoes and mash in a bowl with the back of a fork. Add some of the liquid from the pan (about a tablespoon at a time) along with the flour till you have a thick paste. Add this back to the pot.
  • 6. Place the cheese in the pot. Let the soup simmer until the cheese melts and is thick. Add ground black pepper to taste and stir in the milk.