Cheese & Potato Soup | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients

• 1 lb. thick-sliced bacon, diced
• 1 white onion, diced (2 cups)
• 1 cup minced celery
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes (2 lb.)
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 4 cups sharp Cheddar, shredded
• 2 cups half-and-half
• Salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste