Loaded Baked Potato Soup

47 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown 1 lb of chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Brown 1 lb of chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. 3Brown 1 lb of chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat.
  4. 4Once the bacon is done, remove it and reserve 2 to 3 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot.
  5. 5Once the bacon is done, remove it and reserve 2 to 3 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot.
  6. 6Once the bacon is done, remove it and reserve 2 to 3 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot.
  7. 7Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot.
  8. 8Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot.
  9. 9Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot.
  10. 10Add diced onions, 2 diced celery ribs, 1 cup of shredded carrots, and 5 to 6 minced garlic cloves to the pot.
  11. 11Add diced onions, 2 diced celery ribs, 1 cup of shredded carrots, and 5 to 6 minced garlic cloves to the pot.
  12. 12Add diced onions, 2 diced celery ribs, 1 cup of shredded carrots, and 5 to 6 minced garlic cloves to the pot.
  13. 13Cook the vegetables for 5 to 7 minutes.
  14. 14Cook the vegetables for 5 to 7 minutes.
  15. 15Cook the vegetables for 5 to 7 minutes.
  16. 16Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of flour.
  17. 17Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of flour.
  18. 18Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of flour.
  19. 19Cook the flour down for 3 to 4 minutes.
  20. 20Cook the flour down for 3 to 4 minutes.
  21. 21Cook the flour down for 3 to 4 minutes.
  22. 22Slowly stir in 4 cups of chicken broth.
  23. 23Slowly stir in 4 cups of chicken broth.
  24. 24Slowly stir in 4 cups of chicken broth.
  25. 25Add 2 cups of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream.
  26. 26Add 2 cups of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream.
  27. 27Add 2 cups of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream.
  28. 28Season with 1 tablespoon of an all-purpose blend seasoning.
  29. 29Season with 1 tablespoon of an all-purpose blend seasoning.
  30. 30Season with 1 tablespoon of an all-purpose blend seasoning.
  31. 31Add 3 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped into bite-size pieces.
  32. 32Add 3 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped into bite-size pieces.
  33. 33Add 3 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped into bite-size pieces.
  34. 34Stir well, bring to a gentle boil, then put the lid on and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  35. 35Stir well, bring to a gentle boil, then put the lid on and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  36. 36Stir well, bring to a gentle boil, then put the lid on and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  37. 37Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  38. 38Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  39. 39Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  40. 40Use a potato masher to mash up a few of the potatoes.
  41. 41Use a potato masher to mash up a few of the potatoes.
  42. 42Use a potato masher to mash up a few of the potatoes.
  43. 43Stir in 2 cups of freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese and most of the reserved bacon.
  44. 44Stir in 2 cups of freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese and most of the reserved bacon.
  45. 45Stir in 2 cups of freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese and most of the reserved bacon.
  46. 46Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  47. 47Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  48. 48Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  49. 49Let it simmer for about 20 minutes to thicken up.
  50. 50Let it simmer for about 20 minutes to thicken up.
  51. 51Let it simmer for about 20 minutes to thicken up.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon
  • 1 lb bacon
  • 1 lb bacon
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • diced onion
  • diced onion
  • diced onion
  • 2 diced celery ribs
  • 2 diced celery ribs
  • 2 diced celery ribs
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 5 minced garlic cloves
  • 5 minced garlic cloves
  • 5 minced garlic cloves
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose blend seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose blend seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose blend seasoning
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • reserved bacon
  • reserved bacon
  • reserved bacon
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper

Equipment

large potwooden spoonslotted spoonpaper towelspotato masher