Luck of the Irish Cheddar Potato Soup - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT
Are you feeling lucky today?
I’m feeling pretty lucky but it has more to do with deliciousness than leprechauns and clovers. I have to say that I’ve never really gotten the whole St. Patrick’s day thing but it is fun to have a theme to go with. I know March is still a little ways off but I thought I'd share this one early so you can have it ready for St. Patrick's Day. (Maybe even start making it now to perfect your soup making skills!)
So what exactly makes this soup Irish? Um, actually I don’t know. I mean, it’s got potatoes so doesn’t that automatically make it count. Hmmm, that sounds kind of discriminating. I bet the Irish get annoyed by everyone thinking they live on potatoes. You know that I live in Idaho now, right? Well, this State is known for it's production of potatoes. I can’t tell you how many people ask me if we eat a lot of potatoes. It’s very annoying sometimes because I like potatoes, but that's not because I live here.
So it's not truly Irish soup, but it just feels more fun to say that. If you're from Ireland hopefully you will feel honored and not annoyed. Haha, but if you are annoyed I completely understand.
This is one of my new go-tos for dinner. In fact, it was such a hit the first time that I went through the effort of remaking it and taking a second set of pictures because my camera's SD card diedand I lost the first set.
I love how easy it is. When I make soups like this I always start by making the stock, which adds an hour but it's simple and doesn't take much hands-on work at all. I also really enjoy making things in one pot for my huge family.
Anyway, this soup is a winner every time and I really hope you make it and enjoy it. So happy St. Patrick's Day a few months early, haha.
ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D5300 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my INTRO POST.
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agreed!
Delicious food. "I feel lucky!"
Haha, thanks @pariza. Happy Saturday!
Ingredients
5 large (or 10 small) red skin potatoes (peeled if desired), cut into cubes
1 liter chicken stock
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 pieces uncooked bacon
1 teaspoon fresh dill
1/2 cup greek yogurt
1 cup (about 4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
salt and black pepper to taste
chopped green onions and extra cheese for topping
Instructions
Combine potatoes and broth in a large pot over high heat. Cover loosely with lid lifted slightly to allow steam to escape and bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, cook bacon until crispy. Remove to paper towel lined plate and save for topping. Add onion and garlic to pan and saute until browned. Add to pot along with dill, salt, and plenty of black pepper.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in greek yogurt and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth then turn off heat.
Serve hot topped with crumbled bacon, cheese, and green onions.
Well, very delicious photos!;)Lovely post!
Most welcome @gringalicious.
awesome food photography!!
you are so sweet @freerunner and welcome to steemit
Gorgeous food photography. This would be great on a cold winter day like today
I really appreciate all of your support @noboxes, thanks so much!!
mmm, yummyliciousness!!
always so sweet and supportive, thanks so much @fullofhope
Stunning food photos!!
I really appreciate all of your support @mamaloves, thanks so much
Hi my sweet! Ohhhhh! I like all kind of soup! But the potato is my favorite vegetable which i can eat it every day without feeling boring, and the Moroccan use it so much
In carry, thank you very much for the recipe! I can try it one day for dinner.
Awesome, I am thrilled that you liked it @creativewoman. I hope you give it a try soon
This soup looks so delicious! It's is perfect for me because I'm a cheese lover ahaha
Oh, that's awesome. Thanks @crissimoes!
looks awsome... you don´t mind posting the recie, please?
Thanks
Just shared the recipe above. Thanks so much @spirits4you!
dammit... wasn´t there when I posted. Thanks a lot :)
Looks yummy.. enjoy the potato soup with your family :-)
Oh so kind of you @asgharali!