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Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Bacon

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A rich, velvety comfort food soup featuring tender russet potatoes, smoky crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. This easy weeknight meal is thick, creamy, and perfect for cold nights.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 3–4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy (8-10 minutes). Remove and crumble, reserving 1 tablespoon of grease if desired.
  2. In a large Dutch oven or stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the butter and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux until it looks like wet sand.
  4. Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. For a creamy texture, use an immersion blender to blend about half of the soup. For chunky, mash some potatoes with a masher.
  7. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and let warm through for 2-3 minutes. Do not boil.
  8. Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled bacon, green onions, and sour cream.

Notes

Do not boil the soup after adding cream to prevent curdling. If the soup is too thick, add more broth. For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth. Leftover baked potatoes can be used instead of raw ones.

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