Spicy Hot Potato Soup

By mavannier

Ingredients

• 2 bacon slices
• 1 c. chopped carrots
• 1 c. chopped poblano chilies
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 2 T jalapeno (minced, seeded)
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 cans chicken broth
• 5 c. potatoes (diced & peeled)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/3 c. flour
• 2 1/2 c. milk
• 5 oz. Jalapeno Cheddar cheese
• 2/3 c. onion
• 2 oz. cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon leaving 1 T drippings in pan. Crumble bacon and set aside. Add carrots and ;next 5 ingredients. to drippings. Saute until golden brown. Stir in chicken broth and add potato and salt. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until potato is tender. Combine flour and milk in small bow stirring with a whisk. Add to pan slowly. Cook until thick, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheeses stirring until melted. Serve in bowls with green onions and crumbled bacon.