Zesty Potato Soup

Bailey Farms hot sauces are all natural and of the highest quality. Unlike other sauces that are mostly pepper-vinegar, they are a blend of chiles and fresh vegetables that are cooked down to perfection and deliver the perfect balance of heat and flavor.

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Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients:

3 lbs red potatoes scrubbed
4 TBS (1/2 stick) butter
½ cup all purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 cup 1% milk
1 cup chicken stock
1 lb Velveeta Cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1-2 tsp Bailey’s Hot Sauce
Garnish:
8 Oz. bacon
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

Prepare ahead:
Dice and cook bacon in a pan until browned. Drain and set aside. Cut potatoes into ½” cubes and boil in a larger pot with water to cover. Boil 10 min, drain and set aside.
In large soup pot melt the butter, add the flour and whisk until a smooth paste. Slowly add the milk and chicken broth, continue to whisk. When it begins to thicken, add the cheese.
Add the potatoes and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add hot sauce. Lower heat to a simmer and cover. Cook 30 min, stirring often.
Put in bowls and garish with bacon, cheese and chives.

Adapted from a recipe on nap-timecreations.com