Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Crispy Dipping Spoons

20m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2Wash and pierce 6 potatoes with a fork.
  3. 3Place potatoes in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt.
  4. 4Bake potatoes until tender.
  5. 5While potatoes are baking, mince 4 cloves of garlic and 1 small onion.
  6. 6Dice 4 slices of bacon and cook in a large pot until crisp.
  7. 7Add minced garlic and onion to the pot and cook until softened.
  8. 8Remove baked potatoes from the oven and let them cool.
  9. 9Once cooled, cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh.
  10. 10Add the mashed potatoes to the pot with bacon, garlic, and onion.
  11. 11Add 4 cups of chicken broth, then add a pinch of black pepper, smoked paprika, and salt.
  12. 12Stir in 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  13. 13Spread the potato peels on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
  14. 14Bake potato peels until golden brown and crispy.
  15. 15Serve the soup in bowls, top with cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, and crispy potato peels.

Ingredients

  • 6 potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 onion
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 cup green onions
  • 1 cup bacon bits

Equipment

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