Luck of the Irish Cheddar Potato Soup - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

[gringalicious]

Are you feeling lucky today?

I’m feeling pretty lucky but it has more to do with deliciousness than leprechauns and clovers. I have to say that I’ve never really gotten the whole St. Patrick’s day thing but it is fun to have a theme to go with. I know March is still a little ways off but I thought I'd share this one early so you can have it ready for St. Patrick's Day. (Maybe even start making it now to perfect your soup making skills!)

So what exactly makes this soup Irish? Um, actually I don’t know. I mean, it’s got potatoes so doesn’t that automatically make it count. Hmmm, that sounds kind of discriminating. I bet the Irish get annoyed by everyone thinking they live on potatoes. You know that I live in Idaho now, right? Well, this State is known for it's production of potatoes. I can’t tell you how many people ask me if we eat a lot of potatoes. It’s very annoying sometimes because I like potatoes, but that's not because I live here.

So it's not truly Irish soup, but it just feels more fun to say that. If you're from Ireland hopefully you will feel honored and not annoyed. Haha, but if you are annoyed I completely understand.

This is one of my new go-tos for dinner. In fact, it was such a hit the first time that I went through the effort of remaking it and taking a second set of pictures because my camera's SD card diedand I lost the first set.

I love how easy it is. When I make soups like this I always start by making the stock, which adds an hour but it's simple and doesn't take much hands-on work at all. I also really enjoy making things in one pot for my huge family.

Anyway, this soup is a winner every time and I really hope you make it and enjoy it. So happy St. Patrick's Day a few months early, haha.

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Recipe available upon request to the first Steemian friend who says today's words : "I feel lucky!"

Comments

[photofeed]

ADD #photofeed to your tag! Your stuff is awesome!!!! We resteemed!

[cryptoctopus]

agreed!

[hiroyamagishi]

Everything fits perfectly in your photos! I can't explain why but I'm sure you gave your best shot. The table's color perfectly matches your subject. I can't think of anything you could've done better! Keep up the good work.

[gringalicious]

thanks

[pariza]

Delicious food. "I feel lucky!"

[gringalicious]

Haha, thanks @pariza. Happy Saturday!

Ingredients

5 large (or 10 small) red skin potatoes (peeled if desired), cut into cubes
1 liter chicken stock
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 pieces uncooked bacon
1 teaspoon fresh dill
1/2 cup greek yogurt
1 cup (about 4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
salt and black pepper to taste
chopped green onions and extra cheese for topping
Instructions

Combine potatoes and broth in a large pot over high heat. Cover loosely with lid lifted slightly to allow steam to escape and bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, cook bacon until crispy. Remove to paper towel lined plate and save for topping. Add onion and garlic to pan and saute until browned. Add to pot along with dill, salt, and plenty of black pepper.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in greek yogurt and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth then turn off heat.
Serve hot topped with crumbled bacon, cheese, and green onions.

[bitboys]

Well, very delicious photos!;)Lovely post!

[pariza]

Most welcome @gringalicious.

[freerunner]

awesome food photography!!

[gringalicious]

you are so sweet @freerunner and welcome to steemit

[noboxes]

Gorgeous food photography. This would be great on a cold winter day like today

[gringalicious]

I really appreciate all of your support @noboxes, thanks so much!!

[fullofhope]

mmm, yummyliciousness!!

[gringalicious]

always so sweet and supportive, thanks so much @fullofhope

[mamaloves]

Stunning food photos!!

[gringalicious]

I really appreciate all of your support @mamaloves, thanks so much

[creativewoman]

Hi my sweet! Ohhhhh! I like all kind of soup! But the potato is my favorite vegetable which i can eat it every day without feeling boring, and the Moroccan use it so much
In carry, thank you very much for the recipe! I can try it one day for dinner.

[gringalicious]

Awesome, I am thrilled that you liked it @creativewoman. I hope you give it a try soon

[crissimoes]

This soup looks so delicious! It's is perfect for me because I'm a cheese lover ahaha

[gringalicious]

Oh, that's awesome. Thanks @crissimoes!

[spirits4you]

looks awsome... you don´t mind posting the recie, please?

Thanks

[gringalicious]

Just shared the recipe above. Thanks so much @spirits4you!

[spirits4you]

dammit... wasn´t there when I posted. Thanks a lot :)

[asgharali]

Looks yummy.. enjoy the potato soup with your family :-)

[gringalicious]

Oh so kind of you @asgharali!

[yoonman]

I personally really love the potato fruit and maybe in the future I will try your reseb thanks to the recipe his friend

[gringalicious]

welcome to steemit @yooman - take a look at this very helpful post - https://steemit.com/steemit/@kus-knee/the-old-dog-makes-a-personal-welcome-to-bit-sp-and-to-all-newcomers-a-comprehensive-guide

[muhammadaamir]

yes,

Today I feel so Lucky not due to that I got some delicious food or breakfast but due to this that God bless me a one more special and hopeful day in my life. I think Everyone should realize that life is a great blessing from the God.

[gringalicious]

thanks for the great commenting

[triptybarsha]

Wow...... very testy your food, i like your food.and your photography all the best.....

[gringalicious]

Oh, I really appreciate it @triptybarsha!

[redrosee]

its looks yammmmmeeeeee........thanks for sharing us

[gringalicious]

You're very welcome @redrosee!

[gamainvegas]

Excellent photo shoot @ gringalicious. Our family does the California Green chile, Mozzarella and potato soup. My grandma cook this for us when i was six and love it ever since. May you have a wonderful day @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

that sounds awesome, you should make a post about it @gamainvegas

[gamainvegas]

Thanks for the encouragement @gringalicious

[maicle]

"I feel lucky!"lovely food

[gringalicious]

So close, but I've just posted the recipe up top. I really appreciate your support though, Thanks @maicle!

[cowi]

Very nice! Keep it up 👌

[gringalicious]

thanks @cowi

[zainu786]

Yummmmyy
Super g

[gringalicious]

thanks

[suchi]

outstanding food photography. good luck @gringalicious. i love your post.

[gringalicious]

Oh, you're just the sweetest @suchi! Thanks girl!

[suchi]

welcome;

[gringalicious]

Oh, you're just the sweetest @suchi! Thanks girl!

[akashhassan]

it seems to be really dilicious but i cant see it becasue my hearts want it and i dont know how to cook:(

[gringalicious]

Awww, well perhaps someone else can make it for you @akashhassan!

[akashhassan]

i am alone for some days i have no one to do it for me!!@gringalicious

[ritue]

most excellent food... i like your post.. thanks for sharing

[gringalicious]

Thanks for reading @ritue!

[doyanphotography]

potato soup very tempting @gringalicious
may be the recipe? I want to try to cook like that hehe

[gringalicious]

Recipe is above. Thanks @doyanphotography!

[doyanphotography]

thank you @gringalicious

[syarol]

Each of your posts is very interesting to me!
Improve the quality of future posts.

[gringalicious]

Thanks @syarol !

[sharminkona]

great food photography..i like your every food..thanks for sharing this post..carry on your life..

[gringalicious]

I appreciate it @sharminkona!

[duane.dos]

Wow this looks glorious, and not just because I am obsessed with cheddar cheese. @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

Thanks @duane.dos

[zija2022]

I was peeling potatoes a minute ago and I hope you will post the recipe so I can make this for dinner. "I feel lucky"

[gringalicious]

Haha, how ironic. I just posted the recipe above. Thanks @zija2022!

[khairulwalad]

Woow...
Nice @gringalicious 🖒👍🖒

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @khairulwalad

[riyad11]

wow!! nice food.i like this..
thanks a lot.

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[gringalicious]

You're very welcome @riyad11

[alexandraioana26]

Looks yummy in the tummy ☺️

[gringalicious]

So happy you liked it @alexandraioana26

[appleskie]

OMG @gringalicious! You cooked so delicious recipes! 😍

[gringalicious]

Oh, you're so kind @appleskie!

[appleskie]

😊😊😊 i always look forward to read your posts. ☺️

[happyhousewife]

Soup looks amazing, would love to try this one. upvoted

[gringalicious]

I am so grateful @happyhousewife!

[happyhousewife]

Your ever so welcome my friend

[aleevillafranca]

So delicious 🤤 😵 see my new food post and vote it 🙏

[gringalicious]

Thanks!

[snrm]

Ooh my mother is Irish so I'm going to forward this to her. This makes me want to eat it sooooo bad...that is the sign of a great photo shoot!

[gringalicious]

Awesome compliment @snrm, thanks so much!!

[exploreand]

i feel lucky that you already posted it ;)

your photography is really good. i mean the composition and the lighting in general as well as the choice of wood etc. did you learn photography professionally?

[gringalicious]

great commenting @exploreand, thanks so much for taking the time

[exploreand]

did not quite answer my question, but i take it :D

[jentz44]

This looks so gooood! The fabulous photography makes look even more yummy!! I wonder if it would be a hit with the Little's. It is very hard cooking winners tge whole family can enjoy. Lately the hubby and I have been talking about throwing things together in a crockpot. I think it would be a great isea to do so and possibly less work for me in the end! I'm sure this would do great in there!!

I feel Lucky for this recipe to be a winner!! Haha
If you could send it to me it would be appreciated:)

[jentz44]

Nvm about the recipe. I see it in an above comment, thank you for the share! & great work! :)

[gringalicious]

awesome commenting @jentz44, thanks so much

[happygirl2018]

wowww veryy ymmmy soup
you make my hangry :)))

good post

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my post @happygirl2018

[umar97]

Gambar yang indah, membuat saya kelaparan

[gringalicious]

Thanks @umar97!

[atta09]

waww,,, this is very tasty and I wanted to taste it. you are amazing

[gringalicious]

Great to hear from you @atta09!

[arul01]

i'm not too lucky today ..

I also really like the soup I really like to read when you tell about the soup.

[gringalicious]

I appreciate it @arul01

[arul01]

Thanks, buddy if there is time to visit my blog once in a while.

[jesskue]

:o thats looks incredible, i loved it.

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my post @jesskue

[noorijaz]

i want to eat this soup,Speechless,Photography of different styles,delicious,look tastey food,please post more recipes like this,I appreciate it once again that I understood where I should see what you wrote this post.It's Interesting post,
kept me engaged

[gringalicious]

thanks

[pushup]

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[gavinthegreat]

Perfect comfort food :D

[gringalicious]

I think we all need some comfort food now and then. Thanks so much for the awesome support @gavinthegreat

[nachon]

seems very Delicious umm yummy!!

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my post @nachon

[blackmox]

Sorry to hear that you lost the first photoshoot set of pictures. How did your SD card die? 😦

[gringalicious]

I don't know how it died. Thanks so much for commenting @blackmox

[mamamasha]

I love soups! different and on a meat broth and vegetarian

[gringalicious]

Welcome to steemit @mamamasha. There is great helpful content in this post, I highly recommend you give it a read - https://steemit.com/steemit/@kus-knee/the-old-dog-makes-a-personal-welcome-to-bit-sp-and-to-all-newcomers-a-comprehensive-guide

[mamamasha]

Thank you so much! will be studying

[joseangel12]

@gringalicious your soup is very tasty thank you for sharing the recipe with us

[gringalicious]

welcome to steemit @joseangel12

[cjao20]

I'm going to buy potatoes because I love soup and it's looks delicious. Greetings @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

that is awesome, thanks so much for commenting @cjao20