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Loaded Potato Cheese Soup

Loaded Potato Cheese Soup

Delicious Loaded Potato Cheese Soup is a creamy, hearty dish combining potatoes, bacon, and cheese, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 753
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 large potatoes peeled and diced
  • 6-8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp butter for sautéing
  • 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk

Equipment

  • pot
  • potato masher
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Peel and dice the potatoes.
  2. Cook the bacon in a pot until crispy; remove and set aside.
  3. In the bacon drippings, melt the butter over medium heat.
  4. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
  6. Gradually add chicken broth and water, stirring to combine.
  7. Add the diced potatoes and bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  9. Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes for a thicker consistency.
  10. Stir in the heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
  11. Cook until heated through.
  12. Crumble the cooked bacon and serve on top of the soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 753kcalCarbohydrates: 98gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1332mgPotassium: 1222mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 920IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Consider adding cheese or green onions for extra flavor.

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