2007 Wood Family Vineyards Annual Holiday Soup
Smokey White Bean Potato

1 tbs olive oil
1 med red onion chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup merlot
2 medium potatoes, ½” cubed
1 Chopped Chipotle Pepper in adobe sauce (just one pepper)

1 cup milk
3 – 15 oz cans great northern beans (drained & rinsed)
1 tsp cumin
8 oz chopped cooked smoked bacon (leave out for vegetarian)
3 oz smoked gouda cheese
Salt & Pepper

Preparation:
Sauté olive oil and onions until soft
Add vegetable broth, wine, chipotle pepper
Add potatoes and bring to a boil, continue to simmer until tender
Add milk / beans/ bacon/cumin and bring close to boiling
Add smoked gouda cheese, stir till melted
Add Salt and Pepper to taste!

Enjoy

Paired with Wood Family Vineyards 2004 Merlot