The Ultimate comfort food that is ready within 30 minutes! Creamy, rich and flavorful. Topped with bacon, cheese, sour cream and scallions. What more can one ask for?
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Ingredients
- 5-6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 12 oz bacon, bite-sized pieces
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups chicken Broth
- 3 cups Milk
- 2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Flour
- 1 plus 1/2 tsp salt, or more per taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper or more per taste
- To serve options: green onions, bacon, sour cream, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Place sliced potatoes into a pot and completely cover with 1 inch of water.
- Season with ½ tsp salt and cook 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are ready. Do not overcook!
- Saute bacon in a pot ( same pot you are using for your soup) until crispy then transfer to a plate, reserving 2 Tbsp bacon grease in the pot.
- Add chopped onions and garlic. Saute till ready.
- Add butter. Once melted quickly add the flour and mix well.
- Slowly add milk and chicken broth. Whisk constantly.
- Once soup is lightly boiling, add drained potatoes and season soup with the rest of the seasoning or more per taste.
- Stir in sour cream, shredded cheddar, and half of your cooked bacon.
- Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
- Serve with your favorite toppings!!
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