Loaded Potato Soup

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the bacon into small pieces.
  2. 2Cook the diced bacon in a pan until crispy.
  3. 3Finely chop the small onion.
  4. 4Finely chop the celery stalks.
  5. 5Add butter to the pan and sauté the chopped onion and celery.
  6. 6Whisk in the all-purpose flour.
  7. 7Pour in the whole milk.
  8. 8Add the chicken stock.
  9. 9Add the paprika and chicken bouillon powder.
  10. 10Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. 11Peel and dice the russet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
  12. 12Add the diced potatoes to the pan.
  13. 13Cook for 20 minutes.
  14. 14Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and some of the cooked bacon.
  15. 15Serve the loaded potato soup in a bowl.
  16. 16Top with sour cream.
  17. 17Add more shredded cheddar cheese and bacon.
  18. 18Garnish with sliced scallions.
  19. 19Serve with toasted bread.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 russet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • Salt
  • freshly pepper
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • sliced scallions
  • sour cream
  • extra cheddar

Equipment

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