loaded potato soup

(1 RATING)
109 Pinches
Stafford, VA
Updated on Nov 8, 2012

When the weather turned cold this fall, I started craving soup as I always do. I am partial to the creamed soups. I saw several different recipes and decided to jump in and try my own. It was delicious and a huge hit with my family.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 - 10

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/2 - onion
  • 1 - carrot
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 - potatoes
  • 4 cups 2 % milk
  • 1 package real bacon bits
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup heavy cream

How To Make loaded potato soup

  • Step 1
    In large soup pot, melt one stick of butter. Add finely diced onions, carrot, and garlic. Brown in pot until soft and translucent.
  • Step 2
    Chop potatoes into small (about 1/2 inch) pieces and add to pot. Pour 4 cups milk into pot. Put on medium flame until soup beings to boil. Lower heat to simmer.
  • Step 3
    Add package of bacon bits to the soup and stir.
  • Step 4
    Continue to simmer until potatoes are soft when stabbed with a fork. At this point I used my immersion mixer. But a hand masher will do the job also. Mash some of the potatoes until mixture and potatoes are the consistency that you like.
  • Step 5
    Add shredded cheese and heavy cream. Stir in to mix. Allow to heat through. Serve. You can add a dollup of sour cream, more shredded cheese and a sprinkling of bacon bits on top.
  • Step 6
    This served my family of four - as well as having enough left over for a couple of bowls the next day AND a large portion left to freeze.

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Category: Cream Soups
Keyword: #potato
Keyword: #creamy
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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