CHUNKY LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

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This recipe is a combination of some of my favorites, including Panera's version. In my humble opinion, this soup beats them all!

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 1 pot, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 lb bacon, chopped
8 potatoes (maybe more depending on their size, I prefer either red potatoes or Yukon Gold)
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 cup flour
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Place bacon on a lined baking sheet and cook for 15 minutes or until crisp and most fat is rendered. Pour off the fat and reserve. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • Pierce potatoes with a fork and microwave on high until they are soft and baked through, about 8-10 minutes depending on your microwave. Set aside to cool, then peel and chop. I sometimes leave half with peel, half without for more texture.
  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in 2 tablespoons of reserved bacon fat. Saute onions and garlic in the butter until softened, about 6-7 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over onions and stir into a paste (roux). Cook for 2-3 minutes to remove raw flour taste, then whisk in chicken stock slowly, then milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  • When thick and bubbling, add salt and peppers, and then the cream cheese. Using a potato masher, mash cheese to melt and remove lumps.
  • Add potatoes and use masher to create your desired texture. We like a thick soup with plenty of lumps of potato left. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes to incorporate flavors. Add more seasoning salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve topped with reserved bacon bits, cheese, sour cream and chopped green onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.2, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 93.9, Sodium 864.7, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 9.3, Protein 19.8

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