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Baked potato soup

13) Loaded Potato Soup Copycat

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups peeled diced potatoes
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot until crisp. Move it to a plate and leave 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pot.
  2. Add the onion and butter. Cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the flour.
  3. Slowly whisk in the broth. Add the potatoes, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes feel tender.
  5. Stir in the cheese until smooth. Top each bowl with bacon and green onions.