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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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A rich and creamy baked potato soup loaded with bacon, cheese, and your favorite toppings. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, extra bacon

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot with bacon grease and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.
  4. Carefully transfer about half of the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the pot) and blend until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot.
  5. Stir in the milk and heavy cream. Heat gently over medium-low heat until the soup is warmed through. Do not boil.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with reserved bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, or any other desired toppings.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot with a spoon before adding the milk and cream, or use an immersion blender to blend a larger portion of the soup.
  • You can prepare this soup ahead of time and reheat it gently on the stovetop.
  • Feel free to customize your toppings! Other great options include green onions, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or even some crispy fried onions.

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