Loaded Potato Soup

Instructions

1. Cook the bacon

• In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon until crispy.
• Remove the bacon and set aside, but leave the bacon fat in the pot.

2. Sauté aromatics

• Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until soft and fragrant.

3. Make a quick roux

• Add the butter and let it melt.
• Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to thicken the soup base.

4. Add potatoes + broth

• Pour in the chicken broth.
• Add the diced potatoes.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 12–15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

5. Make it creamy

• Add milk (or half-and-half), cheddar cheese, and sour cream.
• Stir until melted and smooth.
• Taste and adjust salt/pepper.

6. Serve

Ladle into bowls and top with:
✔️ Crispy bacon
✔️ Shredded cheese
✔️ Green onions
✔️ A dollop of sour cream

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💡 Tips

• Want it thicker? Mash a few potatoes directly in the pot.
• Want it creamier? Swap milk for heavy cream.
• Add cooked chicken or ham for extra protein.

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