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The Ultimate Easy Loaded Creamy Potato Soup

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Make this thick, creamy potato soup on the stovetop. This one-pot recipe includes bacon and cheddar cheese for a hearty comfort food meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for topping

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth to create a slurry.
  4. Slowly whisk the flour and milk mixture into the simmering soup. Continue to stir until the soup thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat through, but do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts completely into the soup.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash about one-third of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the cheese.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the cream and cheese.
  • You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make this recipe vegetarian.

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