Loaded Cheesy Potato Soup - with Lisanatti Cheese Alternative - G-Free Foodie

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup almond, coconut or Gluten Free flour blend
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 cups Gluten Free chicken or vegetable stock
• 3 cups plain, unsweetented almond or coconut milk
• 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 8 ounces Lisanatti Dairy Alternative Cheddar style cheese, shredded
• 1-3 dashes hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp or more G-Free Worcestershire
• 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp, for topping
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for topping