LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

By shygirl

All the flavors of a loaded baked potato comes together beautifully in this satisfyingly creamy and comforting soup!

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bacon, diced
• 5 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 cups milk, or more, as needed
• 3 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 green onions thinly sliced
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
Melt butter in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and green onions.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer un til potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper, to taste. If the soup is too thick, add more milk as needed until desired consistency is reached.
Serve immediately, garnished with green onion, cheese and bacon, if desired.