"With their mild onion flavor, leeks are a delicious addition to this potato soup recipe. Bits of bacon, chunks of carrot, and shredded cheddar cheese make the soup taste like a baked potato with all the fixings...."
INGREDIENTS
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see savings 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
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see savings 1 tablespoon olive oil
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see savings 1 medium-size onion, chopped
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see savings 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
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see savings 2 leeks, white and pale-green parts, sliced thin (see Note on cleaning)
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see savings 4 cups chicken broth
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see savings 4 cups peeled, diced potatoes (about 3 medium-size or 1-1/2 pounds total)
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see savings 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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see savings 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese