Creamy Loaded Potato Soup

Ingredients

• • 6 slices bacon, chopped
• • 1 medium onion, diced
• • 3 cloves garlic, minced
• • 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• • 4 cups chicken broth
• • 1 cup heavy cream
• • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• • 1/2 cup sour cream
• • Salt and pepper to taste
• • 3 tablespoons chives or green onions, sliced
• • Extra cheese and bacon for topping

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pot.
2. Step 2: Sauté onion in the bacon drippings for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Step 3: Add potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15-18 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
4. Step 4: Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash or blend about half the soup to your desired consistency.
5. Step 5: Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Simmer gently 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Step 6: Ladle into bowls and top with crispy bacon, extra cheese, sour cream, and chives. Serve hot.