Easy recipe for creamy Loaded Potato Soup. Chunks of potatoes in a cheesy soup base with sour cream and bacon is pure comfort food!
Servings : 6
Ingredients
4 large potatoes peeled and cubed
½ tsp salt
8 oz bacon bite-sized pieces
4 Tbsp butter
½ med onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup mild or sharp cheddar cheese shredded
¾ cup sour cream
1 tsp salt or to taste
¼ tsp pepper or to taste
green onions to serve
Instructions
- Place sliced potatoes into a stockpot and completely cover with 1″ of water. Season with ½ tsp salt and cook 8-10 minutes or until potatoes pierce easily with a knife then drain.
- Meanwhile, saute bacon in a dutch oven until crispy then transfer to a plate, reserving 1 Tbsp bacon grease.
- Add 4 Tbsp butter and chopped onions then sautee until tender. Add garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
- Visit Loaded Potato Soup Recipe @ natashaskitchen.com for full instructions.