Loaded Baked Potato Soup
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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Creamy potato soup loaded with bacon, cheese, and green onions - all the flavors of a loaded baked potato in a bowl.

50 min
8 servings

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

32

carbs

42

fiber

4

protein

18

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Ingredients

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  • 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • Salt and pepper
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

1

Cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.

2

Sauté onion in bacon drippings until soft. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.

3

Add potatoes and broth. Bring to boil, then simmer 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

4

Mash some potatoes against side of pot to thicken.

5

In separate pan, melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 1 minute.

6

Gradually add milk and cream to flour mixture, whisking until smooth.

7

Add cream mixture to soup, stirring well.

8

Stir in sour cream and cheese until melted.

9

Season with salt and pepper.

10

Serve topped with bacon, extra cheese, and green onions.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Leave some potato chunks for texture - you want a mix of creamy and chunky for the perfect loaded potato soup experience.

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