loaded baked potato soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Carrie Dial
Christopher, IL

Soak diced potatoes in cold water until ready to use to keep them from turning brown. To make bacon easier to chop, lightly freeze.

(1 rating)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For loaded baked potato soup

  • 1 lb
    bacon, roughly chopped
  • 1 md
    yellow onions, diced
  • 1 lg
    carrot peeled and diced
  • 3/4 c
    diced celery
  • 4 lg
    russet potatoes, diced
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 2 c
    chicken stock
  • course salt to taste
  • 4 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • optional
    garnishs , chopped chives, bacon bits, sour cream, cheddar and monterery jack cheese.

How To Make loaded baked potato soup

  • 1
    In a 6-8 quart stockpot over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
  • 2
    Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving half for garnish. In bacon fat , cook onions, carrots and celery until the onion s are translucent. Add Potatoes and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Whisk in flour and stir constantly over low heat until the flour is cooked and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5 to 7 min. Add chicken stock and half of the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Over medium to high heat , bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 25 min. or until the potatoes are soft. mash some of the potatoes for thicker, creamier texture. Add whipping cream and simmer for 5 min.
  • 5
    Adjust thickness by adding water or stock. Soup should have a creamy consistency.
  • 6
    Season to taste, and garnish with toppings.

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