Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Directions

  1. 1Wash the potatoes in a strainer under running water.
  2. 2Place the potatoes into a pot filled with water to boil.
  3. 3Cook the bacon in a pan.
  4. 4Remove the cooked bacon from the pan and set aside.
  5. 5Add the red onions to the pan with the bacon grease and cook.
  6. 6Add flour to the cooked onions.
  7. 7Pour in heavy cream.
  8. 8Add water.
  9. 9Stir in cheese.
  10. 10Add some of the cooked bacon.
  11. 11Add the boiled potatoes to the mixture.
  12. 12Mash the potatoes in the pan until finely mashed.
  13. 13Let the soup cook down to your desired creamy consistency.
  14. 14Serve the soup in a bowl.
  15. 15Top with cheese.
  16. 16Add a dollop of sour cream.
  17. 17Sprinkle with parsley.
  18. 18Add more bacon bits on top.
  19. 19Meal prep the remaining soup in containers for the week.

Ingredients

  • potatoes
  • bacon
  • red onion
  • flour
  • heavy cream
  • water
  • chicken broth
  • cheddar sour cream and chive
  • cheese
  • parsley
  • sour cream

Equipment

strainerpotpantongswooden spoonpotato masherladlebowlspoon