Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Soup - HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups half & half
• 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch-pieces (about 6 cups)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (3-ounce) jar HORMEL® Real Bacon Bits
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Suggested Toppings: sliced jalapenos, additional HORMEL® Real Bacon Bits and sliced green onion