Cheddar Potato Soup with Bacon

Ingredients for Cheddar Potato Soup with Bacon

• 4 bacon slices

• 1 large onion

• 450g boiling potatoes

• 60ml plain flour

• 425ml water

• 350ml chicken broth

• 60ml dry white wine

• 475ml grated sharp Cheddar (about 230g )

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Chop bacon and in a large heavy saucepan cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in pan.

While bacon is cooking, chop onion. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Cook onion in reserved fat over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. In a measuring cup stir together flour and water and add to onion with potatoes and broth. Simmer mixture 5 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender. Add wine and simmer 1 minute.

Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in Cheddar (do not let boil).

Divide soup among 4 bowls and sprinkle with bacon and chives.

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