Thick and Hearty Loaded Potato Soup
Satisfy your comfort food longing with this thick and hearty Loaded Potato Soup! It's like a loaded baked potato in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 quart canned potatoes Yukon Gold and russets work best OR 2 large baking potatoes, baked, cooled, and cubed PLUS 1 c water
- 1/3 c bacon drippings
- 1/3 c unbleached flour
- ½ tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 3 c milk
- 1 c sour cream
- ¼ c sliced green onions
- OR 2 Tbsp chives
- 6 bacon strips cooked and crumbled
- 1 c shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat bacon drippings. Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth and golden brown.
- Gradually add milk, whisking constantly.
- Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Add the quart of potatoes (or baked cubed potatoes and water) and stir.
- Now add the cheese, reserving some for garnish. Leave on the heat until the potatoes are heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and whisk in sour cream, bacon, and green onions or chives, reserving some for garnish.
- Garnish with bacon, green onions or chives, and cheese before serving.
Notes
I like to serve these in Sourdough Bread Bowls for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 16gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 762mgPotassium: 953mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 667IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 339mgIron: 2mg
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