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Loaded Potato Soup Recipe Easy Comfort for Cold Days

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This creamy, hearty loaded potato soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days, packed with smoky bacon, tender potatoes, and cheesy goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 4 Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, shredded cheese, paprika

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces and dice the onion. Grate the cheddar cheese and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat a large pot over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot.
  3. Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the butter to the pot and let it melt, then whisk in the flour. Stir constantly to form a smooth paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
  5. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  6. Stir in the diced potatoes and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar. Let the cheese melt completely, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon, sour cream, green onions, or extra cheese.

Notes

Use starchy Russet potatoes for the best texture. Customize toppings with sour cream, green onions, or crispy fried onions. If the soup is too thick, thin it out with chicken broth or cream.

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