The Best Bacon, Potato And Cheese Soup!! - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.