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Easy Creamy Loaded Potato Soup with Bacon and Cheddar

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Make this thick, creamy potato soup on the stovetop. This recipe delivers the comfort of a loaded baked potato in a warm bowl, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for topping
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. Pour this mixture into the simmering soup, stirring constantly until the soup begins to thicken.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Do not let the soup boil once the cream is added.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until it is completely melted and the soup is smooth and creamy.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with crumbled bacon, extra shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh chives. Add a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Notes

  • For a thicker potato soup, mash about one cup of the cooked potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the cheese.
  • You can prepare the bacon ahead of time to make this an even faster weeknight soup recipe.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the cream and cheese.

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