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Fashioned Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

Fashioned Loaded Potato Soup Recipe
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and hearty Loaded Potato Soup recipe. Packed with bacon, cheddar cheese, and sour cream, this soup is a satisfying meal on its own or paired with a crisp side salad.

Ingredients

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Bacon Base:

  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

Soup:

  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

For Topping:

  • Chopped green onions
  • Extra shredded cheddar
  • Sour cream
  • Reserved crispy bacon

Instructions

  1. Cook Bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Create Roux: Sprinkle flour into the pot and stir to create a roux. Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
  4. Add Potatoes: Add diced potatoes to the pot and simmer until tender.
  5. Season and Blend: Stir in milk, salt, pepper, and paprika. Blend the soup slightly, leaving some potato chunks.
  6. Finish Soup: Stir in cheddar, sour cream, and half the bacon until creamy. Serve topped with remaining bacon, green onions, cheese, and sour cream.

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, substitute part of the milk with heavy cream.
  • This soup reheats well; add a splash of milk when reheating.

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