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Loaded Potato Soup
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Soup
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces bacon, diced (about 8 slices)
  • 3 large russet potatoes, about 1 pound, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
  • 3 green onions, chopped and divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • sour cream, optional
Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until crisp, stirring often. Remove the bacon from the saucepan and drain on paper towels.
  2. Add potatoes, half the green onions and salt to the saucepan and cook for 3 minutes. Add the flour and garlic and cook stirring constantly for 1 minute.

  3. Stir in the broth and milk and cook until the mixture boils and thickens. Reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

  4. Stir in half the bacon and half the cheese.
  5. To serve, ladle into bowls and top with remaining bacon, cheese and green onions. Top with sour cream if desired.