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.

Kashif Balch
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This was a great recipe. The soup was creamy and cheesy, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. The spinach salad was also very good.


Heathers gryphyn Edwards
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This soup is to die for! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly. I always add extra cheese and bacon, and it's even better.


Amaya Abbatoy
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I love the combination of potatoes, cheese, and bacon. The spinach salad is also a great addition.


Rodney Keathley
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The soup was creamy and cheesy, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. The spinach salad was also very good.


Alan Silvestre
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This soup is delicious! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of potatoes, cheese, and bacon. The spinach salad is also a great addition.


Mbali Precious
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I made this soup for dinner tonight and it was a huge hit! My family loved it. The soup was creamy and cheesy, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. The spinach salad was also very good.


Sapphire Jernigan
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly. I love the combination of flavors.


Nadeen Akhtar
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Delicious soup! The flavors were perfect and the soup was so creamy. The spinach salad was also very good.


Zohaib Ali Zohaib Ali
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This was a great recipe. The soup was creamy and cheesy, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. The spinach salad was also very good.


Fortune oduor
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I love the combination of potatoes, cheese, and bacon. The spinach salad is also a great addition.


Tariro Tachiona
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This soup is to die for! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly. I always add extra cheese and bacon, and it's even better.


Dream Alone
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So good! This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of potatoes, cheese, and bacon. The spinach salad is also a great addition.


Steven Smith
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The soup was creamy and cheesy, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. The spinach salad was also very good.


Nasir Hasan
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Delicious! This soup is so easy to make and it's perfect for a cold winter day. The spinach salad is a great addition too.


shakil sheikh
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Alaric James
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This soup is absolutely divine! The flavors are so rich and creamy, and the potatoes are cooked to perfection. I added some extra cheese and bacon, and it was even better. My family loved it too, even my picky eater son asked for seconds.