Loaded Potato Soup

Loaded Potato Soup

Easy recipe for creamy Loaded Potato Soup. Chunks of potatoes in a cheesy soup base with sour cream and bacon is pure comfort food!

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Keyword: potato soup
Calories: 428 kcal
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes peeled and cubed
• ½ tsp salt
• 8 oz bacon bite-sized pieces
• 4 Tbsp butter
• ½ med onion finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup mild or sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp salt or to taste
• ¼ tsp pepper or to taste
• green onions to serve

Instructions

1. Place sliced potatoes into a stockpot and completely cover with 1" of water. Season with ½ tsp salt and cook 8-10 minutes or until potatoes pierce easily with a knife then drain. 
2. Meanwhile, saute bacon in a dutch oven until crispy then transfer to a plate, reserving 1 Tbsp bacon grease. 
3. Add 4 Tbsp butter and chopped onions then sautee until tender. Add garlic and cook another minute until fragrant. 
4. Quickly whisk in the flour. Slowly add 2 1/2 cups milk and 2 1/2 cups broth, whisking constantly then bring to a soft boil. 
5. Add drained potatoes and season soup with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper or season to taste. 
6. Stir in 3/4 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and half half of your cooked bacon (reserving the rest for serving). Bring to a boil then remove from heat and serve with your favorite toppings. 

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