CHEDDAR POTATO BACON SOUP FOR A
CROWD
 
This is for about 3 gallons. I work in a diner and this is how I make it!

1 (15 oz.) can cheddar cheese sauce
1 gallon milk
10 cups boiled potatoes, peeled and cut to your liking
1 teaspoon chicken soup base (concentrated kind)
4 cups water
1 lb. (4 sticks) butter
flour, to thicken
about 5 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled

In a stock pot, add 1 gallon of milk and 4 cups of water. Then add your potatoes and bring to a light boil.

After bringing to a light boil, add potatoes, bacon and cheese sauce. I cook my bacon in a deep fryer because of the products outcome. It's crispy and it crumbles easily. Take your teaspoon of chicken soup base and break it down with hot water and add it to the soup. This seems to bring out the cheddar flavor alot more.

They love this soup in upstate New York! I hope you like it, too.

Submitted by: DANIEL DUMONT

recipe reviews
Cheddar Potato Bacon Soup for a Crowd
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 Jamie (Colorado) says:
This is a wonderful recipe. My children even liked to eat potatoes when cooked like this.
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 Irene (Virginia) says:
I work in a community center, this is a great recipe for a crowd. I make it even easier with several cans of donated canned potatoes and bag of shredded cheddar cheese. Sells out every time.
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 Julie McCulloch (United Kingdom) says:
Can anyone please tell me what 'chicken soup base-concentrated kind' is? Is it liquid/dry powder. I live in the U.K. & have no idea so would appreciate some advice please :)
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 Liz (New Mexico) replies:
Its not a powder or liquid. Its more like a paste. The two brands I'm familiar with are Minors and Tones. Knorr makes it too I believe.

 

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