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Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

rich creamy loaded potato soup delight
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A creamy, hearty potato soup loaded with bacon, cheese, and topped with sour cream and chives – the ultimate comfort food.

Ingredients

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For the Soup Base:

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 8 ounces bacon, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter

For Toppings:

  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chives or green onions, finely chopped
  • Extra bacon bits from the soup preparation

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add butter to the bacon fat and melt. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in chicken stock, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
  6. Add diced potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  8. Using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot while leaving others whole for texture.
  9. Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in milk and heavy cream.
  10. Add half of the reserved bacon back to the soup and stir to combine.
  11. Allow the soup to gently heat through for 5 minutes, being careful not to boil.
  12. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  13. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, remaining bacon bits, and chopped chives.

Notes

For extra richness, use the bacon fat to sauté your onions. Warm dairy ingredients before adding to prevent curdling.

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