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Easy Creamy Loaded Potato Soup

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Make a thick, creamy, and comforting loaded potato soup on the stovetop. This recipe includes bacon, cheddar cheese, and fresh chives for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
  5. Add diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  6. Use an immersion blender or carefully transfer half the soup to a regular blender and blend until smooth. Return blended soup to the pot.
  7. Stir in milk and heavy cream. Heat through gently over low heat, but do not boil.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the soup is creamy.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with crumbled bacon and fresh chives.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash more of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the dairy.
  • You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth if you prefer a vegetarian base, though the final flavor will change.
  • Shred your own cheese; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.

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