MY FAVORITE LOADED POTATO SOUP

My Favorite Loaded Potato Soup image

Provided by Megan Gonzalez

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 stick butter
1 small onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced about the same size as onion
2-3 clove garlic, minced (My family loves garlic so I add 3-4 cloves. Add however much you like.)
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 c milk, whole, 2% or 1%
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 c half and half
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
bacon bits, for garnish
grated cheddar cheese, for garnish

Steps:

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter and saute the onion, garlic, and carrots until both are slightly tender (about 5 minutes).
2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the milk and drop bouillon cube in to dissolve.
4. Add the potatoes. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes until the potatoes are very soft and some of them have begun to dissolve into mush.
5. Add the half and half, salt, and pepper. (May need more salt; add to taste). Simmer on the stove over medium-low heat for 25 min or until nice and hot.
6. Serve soup sprinkled with bacon bits and grated cheese.