Cheddar Bacon Jalapeno Soup

[homecook]

6 T. butter
6 T. flour
3 cups warm milk
1/2 cup cooked, chopped bacon
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup jalapeno
1/2 medium onion
5 cloves garlic
salt

Make roux. Add milk, then bacon and cheese.

In blender mix jalapeno, onion and garlic. Add to soup 1 T. at a time.
Stir on low to continue thickening. If too thick add more milk.

Save some of the crumbled bacon to garnish on top of bowl.

[chowhound]

Beautiful. I would love to walk around outside (on a day like today) with a big mug of this in my hand.

[homecook]

Thanks Fred!

I'd rather be sitting in front of the fireplace with a mug of this. lol

[Cooksie]

That really does look good! :thumb:

[homecook]

Thanks Cooksie! It was....I like the little bite it has from the jalapenos.

[suziquzie]

OOO this sounds great I have leftover bacon and jalapenos from my cornbread muffins last night :)
Thanks!

[homecook]

You're welcome Suzi! :^)

[GotGarlic]

Hey, HC. Could I make a recipe-writing suggestion? New cooks will probably not know what a roux is or how to make one, so a bit more explanation might be helpful.

Also, I love the flavors in this recipe, but I think I would tweak it a bit next time I make it. This is my personal taste, but I don't really like the raw flavors of onion, garlic and jalapeno, so next time, I will saute them in the butter before adding the flour, etc., to soften up the flavors a bit.

Thanks for the recipe :smile:

[homecook]

Hey, HC. Could I make a recipe-writing suggestion? New cooks will probably not know what a roux is or how to make one, so a bit more explanation might be helpful.

Also, I love the flavors in this recipe, but I think I would tweak it a bit next time I make it. This is my personal taste, but I don't really like the raw flavors of onion, garlic and jalapeno, so next time, I will saute them in the butter before adding the flour, etc., to soften up the flavors a bit.

Thanks for the recipe :smile:

You're right about the roux, I should have explained that.

Yes, it is a matter of personal taste...........I appreciate your opinion. I hope you do try it again.

[Mr. Green Jeans]

After all, what doesn't go with bacon?

[Maverick2272]

Hey I am glad this got bumped, sounds like a good one to try! Thanks!