Loaded Potato Soup

This is a Delicious recipe for a Cheesy Potato Soup.. loaded with bacon cheese and Sour cream! Author: Shavanna Recipe Type: Main Dish Total Time: 25 minutes

Prep time:
Cook time:
Yield: ["6","6 People"]
Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 495

Ingredients:
5 slices bacon sliced in half
1/2 Medium onion Diced small
2 cloves Pressed or chopped garlic or 1/2 tsp. of garlic powder
6 cups Cubed potatoes (About 8 Medium)
5 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup All Purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups milk Divided
2 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese I like to use Sharp Cheedar
3/4 cup sour cream
TOPPINGS:
Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream
Chives
Bacon


Directions:
In a large pot over medium heat cook your Bacon until crisp. Remove and crumble; set aside.

Leaving about 2 T. of your bacon grease in your pot; add your diced onion and cook till tender.

Add yours cubed potatoes and chicken broth to your pot and bring to a rolling boil. Cover; and reduce heat to medium- low. Cook for about 9-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

In the meantime, in a separate skillet over medium low heat; melt your butter. Add your flour, salt and pepper. Cook this for 1 minute then quickly whisk in** 1 C ** of your milk. ( This will be very thick)Lightly mix in to your pot of potatoes.

Lastly add your remaining 3/4 C. of milk, Bacon ( You can reserve some for garnish), Cheddar cheese and Sour cream. Stir until just combined.

Serve as is or garnish with additional cheese, Sour cream, Bacon or Chives!

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