Loaded Potato Soup

By amt2mf

Ingredients

• 4 ounces bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 16 ounce bag frozen hash browns
• 1 quart whole milk
• 6 ounces smoked gouda
• Chopped chives

Preparation

Step 1

In large pot, cook bacon; reserve. Add onion; cook 5 minutes. Add hash browns; cook 5 minutes. Add milk; simmer 10 minutes. Puree in blender. Pour into pot; add 2 cups water and simmer. Stir in cheese. Top with bacon and chives.