Loaded Potato Soup

Loaded Potato Soup

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: LUNCH Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian (if bacon is omitted)

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or preferred)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chives or green onions for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside on paper towels, saving the bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Sauté chopped onion in the bacon fat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add diced potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Mash some of the potatoes in the pot to thicken the soup, leaving some chunks for texture.
  6. Stir in shredded cheese and crumbled bacon until the cheese melts.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot, garnished with chopped chives or green onions.

Notes

  1. This soup tastes even better the next day. It can be frozen in portioned containers and reheated gently.