Loaded Potato Soup

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dice bacon and fry in a pot.
  2. 2Finely chop onion and celery.
  3. 3Add butter to the pot with the bacon, then add the onion and celery and cook until softened.
  4. 4Add flour, then whisk in chicken stock, milk, and heavy cream.
  5. 5Add paprika and chicken bouillon powder.
  6. 6Peel and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
  7. 7Add potatoes to the pot and cook for 20 minutes.
  8. 8Stir in half of the cheddar cheese.
  9. 9Serve in a bowl and top with sour cream, bacon, cheese, and scallions.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 russet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 salt and freshly pepper
  • 2 cups Tillamook cheddar cheese
  • 1 sliced scallions
  • 1 sour cream
  • 1 cheddar

Equipment

knifecutting boardgreen potwhisktimerwooden spoon