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Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Bacon

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A comforting and creamy baked potato soup loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and green onions, perfect for cozy nights and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon bits with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add butter to the pot with the bacon fat. Once melted, add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring to avoid burning.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to make a roux.
  4. Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring to combine with the roux. Add diced potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Use an immersion blender to puree about half the soup in the pot, leaving some chunks for texture. Alternatively, blend half the soup in batches in a regular blender and return to the pot.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and milk gently. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Stir in half of the cooked bacon and most of the green onions, reserving some for garnish.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with remaining bacon and green onions.

Notes

Do not rush the roux step to avoid a gritty texture. Avoid overblending to keep some potato chunks for texture. Use medium heat to cook bacon for perfect crispiness. If soup thickens after sitting, thin with milk or broth before reheating. Avoid boiling after adding cheese to prevent curdling.

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