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Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup

5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb gold potatoes, cut into small pieces
  • 8 strips of bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp reserved bacon grease
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 3-4 garlic gloves
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1-2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated

If you want to add some toppings then add:

  • cheddar cheese
  • green onion
  • sour cream
  • bacon

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Then, remove it with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
  • Remove excess bacon grease from the pot with a paper towel, being careful as it will be hot. Leave some grease in the pot.
  • Add butter and onion to the pot, and cook until the onion is translucent.
  • Add garlic and sauté for a minute. Then, add flour and mix carefully for another minute.
  • Add milk and heavy cream one by one.
  • Then add the chicken broth, followed by salt and pepper. Stir everything together.
  • Add potatoes and bring to a boil. Boil until tender, about 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Then, add your cheddar cheese and bacon, and stir for 3-4 minutes. Set aside some of the cheese and bacon to use as toppings.
  • After your potatoes are done, mash them inside the pot.
  • Serve right away and top with cheese, sour cream, bacon, and green onions.