Loaded Baked Potato Soup

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 4 c. whole milk
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 4 large Potatoes, cubed
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 c. shredded Cheddar, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 c. thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
• sour cream, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool, then crumble.
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add milk and flour. Whisk constantly, until slightly thick, about 5 minutes, then add potatoes and season generously with salt and pepper. Increase heat to a simmer. Cook potatoes until creamy and tender, 25 minutes.
Stir in cheese and scallions until creamy.
Serve topped with crumbled bacon and garnish with sour cream, scallions, and cheddar.