Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Step 1

Clean the potatoes & use a fork to pierce several holes in the skin. Microwave the potatoes for 12-15 min until soft.

Step 2

Slice the bacon into small strips.

Step 3

Peel & dice the onion.

Step 4

When the potatoes are soft & cool enough to handle, peel away the skins. Roughly mash up the potatoes.

Step 5

Heat a pot over medium heat. Brown the bacon for 3-4 min. Once cooked, carefully transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Leave the bacon fat in the pot.

Step 6

In the pot with bacon fat, sauté the onions for 2-3 min.

Step 7

Whisk in the flour until it's combined, about 1 min. Then quickly whisk in the milk until thickened, about 1 min.

Step 8

Whisk in the veggie broth. Season with salt, pepper & garlic powder (if you have)! Whisk it all together, then add the mashed up potato. Simmer for 10 min, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to blend the soup.

Step 10

Serve the soup in a bowl topped with shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, a dollop of sour cream & sliced scallions if you have. Enjoy!