Creamy Peanut Butter & Bacon Soup

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   Dice bacon strips and fry until crispy; remove the bacon pieces & reserve 3 tablespoons bacon grease.

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   Dice 1 onion (medium to large) and cook in the reserved bacon grease until onions are soft and translucent.

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   Add 3 cups of chicken stock.

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   Add 1 cup of half and half (can also use 2% milk).

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   Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (more or less to taste).

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   Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste).

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   Add 1/2 cup of smooth peanut butter.

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   Optional: toss the crispy bacon bits back in the soup pot (healthy? not in this kitchen! And it tastes so good.).

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   Stir until combined and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

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    Simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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    If you like a creamy soup, you can use a stick blender on this to blend in the onions.

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    Serve hot, with an optional garnish of chopped green onions.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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