Baked Potato and Leek Soup with Cheddar and Bacon

Name: Baked Potato and Leek Soup with Cheddar and Bacon
Ingredients: 2 medium russet potatoes (about 1/2 lb. each); 4 thick slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup milk; 2 1/2 cups sliced leeks (about 2 medium leeks; white and light green parts), rinsed well; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens or fresh chives; 2 cups homemade or lower-salt chicken broth

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"With a couple of potatoes on hand, you can create this filling soup -- it’s like a baked potato in a bowl...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 medium russet potatoes (about 1/2 lb. each)

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4 thick slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice

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1/4 cup unsalted butter

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1/2 cup milk

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2 1/2 cups sliced leeks (about 2 medium leeks; white and light green parts), rinsed well

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1/2 cup sour cream

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2 medium cloves garlic, minced

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1 cup grated sharp Cheddar

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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens or fresh chives

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2 cups homemade or lower-salt chicken broth

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