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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Warm up with this creamy, comforting Loaded Baked Potato Soup! Packed with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions, it’s the perfect cozy meal to get you through winter.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 People

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 lb bacon chopped
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Off the Chain seasoning or your favorite all purpose seasoning
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk or half & half
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded, some for garnish
  • 6 green onions sliced, some for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Sour Cream
  • Chives

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside. Keep the bacon grease.
  • Add the diced onion and celery to the bacon grease. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add butter and let it melt, then sprinkle in flour and stir for about 2 minutes to make a roux.
  • Pour in chicken broth, whole milk, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add diced potatoes and season with Off the Chain seasoning, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in cooked bacon (save some for garnish), shredded cheddar (save some for garnish), and half of the sliced green onions. Let simmer for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Serve hot, topping with sour cream, reserved bacon, extra cheese, and green onions.