Loaded Baked Potato Soup

recipe

• 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!