Baked Potato Soup

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the potatoes.
  2. 2Cut the peeled potatoes into cubes.
  3. 3Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of water to prevent browning.
  4. 4Peel and mince three cloves of garlic.
  5. 5Dice one onion.
  6. 6Chop the broccoli.
  7. 7Grate the mild cheddar and smoked gouda cheeses.
  8. 8Add bacon bits to a pot and render the fat.
  9. 9Add 3 tablespoons of butter and half of the seasoning to the pot with the rendered bacon fat.
  10. 10Add the minced onions and garlic to the pot.
  11. 11Add the chopped broccoli to the pot.
  12. 12Add 2 more tablespoons of butter to the pot.
  13. 13Once onions are translucent, add 5 tablespoons of flour and stir immediately.
  14. 14Pour in 3 cups of chicken stock, stirring to remove any flour chunks.
  15. 15Add 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream.
  16. 16Add the cut potatoes to the pot.
  17. 17Add the remaining seasoning.
  18. 18Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until potatoes are fork-tender.
  19. 19Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
  20. 20Add half a cup more of chicken stock to adjust consistency.
  21. 21Stir in the cooked bacon bits.
  22. 22Gradually add the grated cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
  23. 23Serve the soup in a bowl and top with more grated cheese.
  24. 24Garnish with bacon bits, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh chives.

Ingredients

  • 8 golden potatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 onion
  • broccoli
  • mild cheddar cheese
  • smoked gouda cheese
  • bacon
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • seasoning
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 3.5 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • sour cream
  • chives

Equipment

cutting boardknifebowlvegetable peelerbox graterpotwooden spoonpotato mashermeasuring cup

Tips

  • Add half of the seasoning into the butter for more flavor.
  • Immediately stir in flour after adding to prevent burning.
  • Mash potatoes enough to leave some chunks for texture.