Hasbrown Potato Cheese Soup

June 07, 2017

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This HASH BROWN POTATO CHEESE SOUP is an absolute Winter MUST MAKE! The ultimate comfort food soup made in minutes.So cheesy and delicious.

• 6-8 slices bacon, cut into 1/8 inch slices and cooked until crisp. (Bacon is easy to slice when frozen.)
• 4 carrots, peeled, shredded
• 1 medium sweet yellow onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 30 ounce package Frozen Shredded Hash Browns, thawed
• 6 cups Unsalted Chicken or Vegetable Broth or Stock
• 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt (start with 1 teaspoon and add more if needed after adding the cheese)
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or ½ teaspoon Cajun Spice (such as Emeril’s Essence)
• 1 teaspoon Fines Herbes (a mixture of chervil, parsley, tarragon & chives) or parsley
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 cups Grated Cheese; a mixture of Cheddar and Gruyere tastes great.
• Garnishes: chopped chives, crispy bacon, sautéed shredded carrots

1. In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Set bacon aside and add immediately before serving. 2. Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon grease...
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Nutritions

Calories
790

Sodium
1093mg
45% DV

Fat
50g
77% DV

Protein
39g
79% DV

Carbs
31g
10% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV

Mixed Dinner