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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPotato soup has always had a special place in my heart, especially during the fall and winter months. A hearty bowl of potato cheese soup<\/a> or ham and potato soup<\/a> always leaves my belly AND my heart full. It’s one of the best comfort foods around if you ask me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I’ve been making potato soup for years, and everyone is always excited when they smell it cooking in the kitchen. This version is fully loaded with all the great flavors we love pairing with potatoes, like cheese, bacon, and a kick of spices. It’s one of the best potato soups you’ll ever make!<\/p>\n\n\n\n See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact measurements. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n 1: Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven or large pot until crispy. Then, place it on a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2: Drain the grease, reserving 3 tablespoons. Then, cook the opinions in he grease until tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3: Add the flour to create a roux and cook for a minute or two until the raw flour smell is cooked off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4: Slowly whisk in the milk until uniform. Then, add everything except the bacon and cheese to the pot and bring to a boil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5: Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6: To make a thicker soup, mash up some of the potatoes in the pot. Then, add 1 cup of cheese and \u2154 of the cooked bacon and stir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7: Seve hot topped with the remaining cheese, bacon, and sliced green onions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n It’s important to cook the roux for at least a minute or two to cook off the flour flavor. However, be careful not to cook it too long, as its thickening power lessens the longer it’s cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days in an air-tight container. Freezing is not recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To reheat, place the soup in a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until hot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n This soup is delicious with sandwiches like Texas toast grilled cheese<\/a>. It’s also delicious with homemade croutons or this asiago gouda cheese bread<\/a> on the side.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The best potatoes for potato soup are russet, Yukon Gold, or purple potatoes. These potatoes create a smooth, thick base for the soup and don’t have much starch in them.<\/p> <\/div> Overblending the potatoes in the soup can give it a gummy texture. In addition, using waxy potatoes like red potatoes will create a gummy soup. Finally, if your soup is too thick before blending some of your potatoes, it can make a gummy soup.<\/p> <\/div> Cheddar is the classic addition to potato soup, but there are plenty of other excellent options to choose from. Gruyere, Swiss, Colby, Monterey Jack, and Fontina all work well.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n With smoky bacon, cheddar cheese, onions, zesty seasoning, and classic, rich potato flavor, this loaded baked potato soup is everything you’ve ever loved about both baked potatoes and potato soup in one. It’s rich, delicious, and even better, so easy to make! Give this one a try, and I know you’ll fall in love with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you try this recipe and love it, please be sure to leave a 5 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 rating below and leave a comment! You can also pin it you to favorite Pinterest boards and save it for later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, follow us on Pinterest<\/strong><\/a>, Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, Instagram<\/strong><\/a> and YouTube<\/strong><\/a>. Remember to “like” or “follow” us on all social media.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nWhy You’ll Love This Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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