Loaded Potato Soup

Directions

  1. 1Dice the bacon.
  2. 2Add the diced bacon to a pot and cook.
  3. 3Dice the onion.
  4. 4Dice the celery.
  5. 5Add the diced onion and celery to the cooked bacon and stir.
  6. 6Add flour and stir.
  7. 7Add milk.
  8. 8Add chicken stock.
  9. 9Season with salt, pepper and spices.
  10. 10Add paprika and stir.
  11. 11Dice the potatoes.
  12. 12Add the diced potatoes to the pot.
  13. 13Cover the pot and set a timer.
  14. 14Add bacon.
  15. 15Serve in a bowl.
  16. 16Top with sour cream, cheese, bacon and scallions.
  17. 17Add toasted bread.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly pepper
  • 2 cups Tillamook cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
  • scallions, sliced
  • sour cream
  • cheddar

Equipment

knifecutting boardpotwhisktimerladle