Another Loaded Baker Soup
Cook Time
40
mins
Calories
422
Serving Size
15
Carbs
24
Fat
27
Protein
21
Photo by:
Linda
description
Great on a cold day
ingredients
12 oz bacon ( 1 package)
1 1/2 c chopped onion
6 c chicken broth ( 2 32oz cartons )
6 potatoes , peeled and cubed
2/3 c butter
3/4 c flour
4 c milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 c diced cooked ham
8 oz sour cream (you can also sub greek yogurt)
2 1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 c sliced green onion
directions
1- In a large skillet cook bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel, crumble then set aside. Reserve the pan drippings. Cook onion in bacon drippings over medium high heat for 6 minutes until tender.
2- In a large 6 quart soup pot mix onion, broth and potatoes. Heat to a boiling then reduce heat to a simmer cooking about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3- In the same skillet as the bacon was cooked in, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour with a whisk until smooth. Cook and stir 1 additional minute. Gradually stir in 2 cups of the milk. Pour the milk mixture into the potato mixture. Add remaining 2 cups of milk, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly with a whisk until mixture is thick and bubbly.
4- Stir in half of the bacon, sour cream, 2 cups of the cheese and half of the green onions. Cook until heated and the cheese is melted. Evenly top each individual servings with remaining bacon, cheese and green onions. Serve with hot buttered rolls or crackers.
much more at http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/other-soup/ultimate-loaded-potato-soup.html