Loaded Potato Soup

Sherry (@Sherry_Skinner) shared this recipe on our FoodtokTV Live for Loaded Potato Soup. Perfect for cold, damp days and nights and a meal you can have on the table in no time.

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Loaded Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 6 slices of bacon (more if you want some for garnish)

• 4 tablespoons of butter

• 1 yellow onion, chopped.

• 4 tablespoons of flour

• 3 cups of heavy whipping cream

• 3 cups of chicken stock. (I make mine with water and “better than bouillon” paste- It does make all the difference). 

• 4 large potatoes peeled and chopped

• 1/2 cup of sour cream

• 1 package of shredded cheddar cheese

• salt and pepper to taste. 

diced green onion for garnish

Preparation:

1. Cube and fry the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside. 

2. In a soup pot add 4 tablespoons of butter, one yellow onion, chopped.

3. Cook until translucent

4. Add 4 tablespoons of flour to the pan to make a roux. 

5. Cook 2 to 3 minutes and then add 3 cups of heavy whipping cream and 3 cups of chicken stock. (I make mine with water and Better than Bouillon paste- It does make all the difference). 

6. Add the potatoes and cook on low for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. 

7. Stir in a half a cup of sour cream, one package of cheddar cheese, salt and pepper to taste. 

8. Bowl up and garnish with crumbles and diced green onion. 

It's so good!