Loaded Potato Soup

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the potatoes.
  2. 2Cut the potatoes into cubes.
  3. 3Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of water to prevent browning.
  4. 4Peel the garlic cloves.
  5. 5Mince the garlic.
  6. 6Dice the onion.
  7. 7Chop the broccoli.
  8. 8Grate the mild cheddar and smoked gouda cheeses.
  9. 9Cook the bacon in a pot until crispy.
  10. 10Remove the bacon and add 3 tablespoons of butter to the pot.
  11. 11Add half of the seasoning to the melted butter.
  12. 12Add the onions, garlic, and broccoli to the pot.
  13. 13Add 2 more tablespoons of butter to the pot.
  14. 14Once onions are translucent, add 5 tablespoons of flour and stir immediately.
  15. 15Pour in 3 cups of chicken stock.
  16. 16Mix well to remove any flour lumps.
  17. 17Add 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream.
  18. 18Add the potatoes to the pot.
  19. 19Add the remaining seasoning.
  20. 20Bring to a boil, then cook until potatoes are fork-tender (about 20 minutes).
  21. 21Mash the potatoes in the soup, leaving some chunks.
  22. 22Add half a cup more of chicken stock to thin the soup.
  23. 23Stir in the bacon bits and grated cheese.
  24. 24Serve the soup in a bowl.
  25. 25Top with grated cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, and chives.

Ingredients

  • 8 golden potatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 onion
  • broccoli
  • mild cheddar cheese
  • smoked gouda cheese
  • bacon
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • seasoning
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 3.5 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • sour cream
  • chives

Equipment

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Tips

  • Add half of the seasoning to the butter for more flavor.
  • Immediately stir the flour after adding it to prevent burning.
  • Keep some potatoes chunky if you prefer a less smooth soup.