FULLY-LOADED CHEESY POTATO SOUP WITH GINA'S SPINACH SALAD 2

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Provided by Food Network

Yield Makes: 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 37

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups chicken stock, plus more if needed
1 cup whole milk
One 12-ounce bottle light-bodied beer
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 8 ounces)
Dash hot sauce
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Sour cream, for topping
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp, for topping
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for topping
Gina's Spinach Salad with Spiced Pecans, for serving, recipe follows
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup pecan halves
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch sugar
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
One 10-ounce package prewashed baby spinach
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, fried crisp
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, carrots, celery and onions, and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour into the saucepan to toast the flour, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the stock, and then the milk and beer. Stir in the potatoes and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the soup until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and, using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Return the soup to low heat. Add 1 cup of the Cheddar, a handful at a time, stirring until melted and smooth after each addition. Add additional chicken stock if necessary to adjust the consistency. Sprinkle with hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Divide the soup among bowls and top with the remaining Cheddar, sour cream, bacon and chives. Serve with Gina's Spinach Salad with Spiced Pecans.
  • Gina's Spinach Salad
  • Spiced Pecans:
  • Spinach Salad:
  • For the pecans: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in all the spices and the pecans. Stir and toast the pecans for about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a plate to cool.
  • For the salad: Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard and shallots in a small bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil in a continuous stream, whisking to emulsify. Season with a pinch of sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Add the spinach to a large serving bowl. Toss the greens with the prepared dressing, the bacon, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes and spiced pecans.

A Bh
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Mariama Fofanah
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with spinach, potatoes, and carrots.


darren bryce
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so smooth and velvety.


Ahsan nawaz Ahsan
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling and it warms you up from the inside out.


Mudra Hankz
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


fanele dlamini
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


BASSEY AMBA
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this soup. The spinach flavor is very mild and it adds a nice texture to the soup.


otoo augusta
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the flavor is amazing.


DAZZLING DIVA SALITA
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Samer Albeik
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I love the cheesy flavor of this soup. It's so comforting and satisfying.


Ocexnbuilds
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I added some chopped bacon to the soup and it was even better. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Boujee killer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It's a delicious and easy soup to make.


gloria okpara
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Idrees Safi
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful. I love the combination of potatoes, cheese, and spinach.


aishaadesewa balogun
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Just made this soup tonight and it was a huge hit with my family! Everyone loved it.