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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.
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
potato soup, potatoes
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
585
kcal
Author:
Cery
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:
585
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
41
g
|
Protein:
16
g
|
Fat:
40
g
|
Saturated Fat:
19
g
|
Cholesterol:
79
mg
|
Sodium:
762
mg
|
Potassium:
953
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Vitamin A:
667
IU
|
Vitamin C:
10
mg
|
Calcium:
339
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg