Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the 8 golden potatoes.
  2. 2Peel the 8 golden potatoes.
  3. 3Peel the 8 golden potatoes.
  4. 4Cut the potatoes into quarters, then cut each quarter into thirds, aiming for about this size.
  5. 5Cut the potatoes into quarters, then cut each quarter into thirds, aiming for about this size.
  6. 6Cut the potatoes into quarters, then cut each quarter into thirds, aiming for about this size.
  7. 7Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of water to prevent them from turning brown.
  8. 8Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of water to prevent them from turning brown.
  9. 9Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of water to prevent them from turning brown.
  10. 10Dice one yellow onion.
  11. 11Dice one yellow onion.
  12. 12Dice one yellow onion.
  13. 13Mince 3 to 4 cloves of garlic.
  14. 14Mince 3 to 4 cloves of garlic.
  15. 15Mince 3 to 4 cloves of garlic.
  16. 16Shred about 8 ounces of smoked gouda and 8 ounces of cheddar cheese.
  17. 17Shred about 8 ounces of smoked gouda and 8 ounces of cheddar cheese.
  18. 18Shred about 8 ounces of smoked gouda and 8 ounces of cheddar cheese.
  19. 19Dice 5 to 6 strips of bacon.
  20. 20Dice 5 to 6 strips of bacon.
  21. 21Dice 5 to 6 strips of bacon.
  22. 22Combine approximately 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp smoked paprika in a small container for seasoning.
  23. 23Combine approximately 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp smoked paprika in a small container for seasoning.
  24. 24Combine approximately 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp smoked paprika in a small container for seasoning.
  25. 25Add the diced bacon to a pot on medium-high heat and cook until crispy, rendering down all the fat. Remove the crispy bacon, leaving the grease in the pot.
  26. 26Add the diced bacon to a pot on medium-high heat and cook until crispy, rendering down all the fat. Remove the crispy bacon, leaving the grease in the pot.
  27. 27Add the diced bacon to a pot on medium-high heat and cook until crispy, rendering down all the fat. Remove the crispy bacon, leaving the grease in the pot.
  28. 28Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot with the bacon grease.
  29. 29Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot with the bacon grease.
  30. 30Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot with the bacon grease.
  31. 31Add half of the seasoning mixture to the butter and bacon grease and mix to bloom the seasonings.
  32. 32Add half of the seasoning mixture to the butter and bacon grease and mix to bloom the seasonings.
  33. 33Add half of the seasoning mixture to the butter and bacon grease and mix to bloom the seasonings.
  34. 34Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the pot, mix, and cook until the onions are softened.
  35. 35Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the pot, mix, and cook until the onions are softened.
  36. 36Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the pot, mix, and cook until the onions are softened.
  37. 37Add 3 more tablespoons of butter and let it melt.
  38. 38Add 3 more tablespoons of butter and let it melt.
  39. 39Add 3 more tablespoons of butter and let it melt.
  40. 40Add 5 tablespoons of flour and immediately mix it in, letting it cook for about 2 minutes.
  41. 41Add 5 tablespoons of flour and immediately mix it in, letting it cook for about 2 minutes.
  42. 42Add 5 tablespoons of flour and immediately mix it in, letting it cook for about 2 minutes.
  43. 43Slowly add 3 cups of chicken stock, a little at a time, whisking continuously to ensure everything is mixed in.
  44. 44Slowly add 3 cups of chicken stock, a little at a time, whisking continuously to ensure everything is mixed in.
  45. 45Slowly add 3 cups of chicken stock, a little at a time, whisking continuously to ensure everything is mixed in.
  46. 46Add 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream.
  47. 47Add 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream.
  48. 48Add 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream.
  49. 49Add the remaining seasoning mixture.
  50. 50Add the remaining seasoning mixture.
  51. 51Add the remaining seasoning mixture.
  52. 52Add the potatoes to the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  53. 53Add the potatoes to the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  54. 54Add the potatoes to the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  55. 55Mash the potatoes slightly with a potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
  56. 56Mash the potatoes slightly with a potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
  57. 57Mash the potatoes slightly with a potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
  58. 58Add another half cup of chicken stock.
  59. 59Add another half cup of chicken stock.
  60. 60Add another half cup of chicken stock.
  61. 61Add the cooked bacon, chives, and shredded cheese to the soup, then stir until the cheese is melted.
  62. 62Add the cooked bacon, chives, and shredded cheese to the soup, then stir until the cheese is melted.
  63. 63Add the cooked bacon, chives, and shredded cheese to the soup, then stir until the cheese is melted.
  64. 64Serve the soup in a bowl and top with sour cream, bacon, chives, and more cheese.
  65. 65Serve the soup in a bowl and top with sour cream, bacon, chives, and more cheese.
  66. 66Serve the soup in a bowl and top with sour cream, bacon, chives, and more cheese.

Ingredients

  • 8 golden potatoes
  • 8 golden potatoes
  • 8 golden potatoes
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 8 ounces smoked gouda cheese
  • 8 ounces smoked gouda cheese
  • 8 ounces smoked gouda cheese
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese
  • 5 bacon strips
  • 5 bacon strips
  • 5 bacon strips
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 3.5 cups chicken stock
  • 3.5 cups chicken stock
  • 3.5 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • chives
  • chives
  • chives
  • sour cream
  • sour cream
  • sour cream

Equipment

peelerknifecutting boardbowlpotspatulawhiskpotato masher

Tips

  • Keep the bacon fat in the pot for added flavor.
  • Bloom the seasonings in butter and bacon grease for more flavor.
  • Add chicken stock slowly while whisking to ensure everything is mixed in.