HASH BROWN CHEESE SOUP

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Provided by Mikekey *

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 Tbsp butter
2 c shredded carrots
1/2 can(s) diced onions (or more, to taste)
3 Tbsp flour
20 oz simply potatoes shredded hash browns
1 c cooked real bacon bits (such as costco's)
5 c chicken broth
1/4 tsp dried tarragon
1/4 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 Tbsp dried parsley
1/2 Tbsp dried chives
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 c half and half
1 c milk
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute carrots and onion until they begin to soften.
2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add broth and seasonings.
4. Add hash browns and and bacon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender.
5. Add half and half and milk and cook 5-10 minutes, being careful not to scald milk.
6. Stir in cheese until melted and soup is hot. Taste for seasoning and serve.