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Traeger Smoked Potato Soup
6 – 8 servings
Steps
- When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until a fire is established (4-5 minutes). Turn temperature to 375 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 minutes.
- Poke the potatoes all over with a fork and place directly on the grill grate. Cook for 1 hour. At the same time, cook bacon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for about 20 minutes, until crispy and golden brown. Remove , cool, then cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
- After an hour, remove potatoes and let cool for about 15 minutes, until workable. Carefully peel the potatoes and cut into 1- inch pieces. Set aside. Awesome.
- Heat a large dutch oven over medium heat and melt the butter. When melted, add the onion, season with a pinch of salt, and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir the flour into the butter and onion mixture and sauté for 1 minute before slowly adding the chicken stock, 1/2 cup at a time. Add the smoked paprika, lemon zest, and season with sea salt and black pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the potatoes and cream, and continue cooking for about 10 – 15 minutes, until the soup has started to thicken. Taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Carefully transfer to a blender and pulse until smooth. Serve up and garnish with a dollop of sour cream, bacon, fresh chives, and a hit of cracked black pepper. Delicious!!
Originally published at dennistheprescott.com. Reproduced for personal collection.
