Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon chopped
• 2 carrots peeled and sliced
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 4 Russet Potatoes (large) peeled and diced
• 5 Red Potatoes (medium) diced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3-3.5 cups whipping cream
• 2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste
• sour cream

Instructions

1. In a large pot fry bacon until crispy over medium heat. When done, take the bacon out and let drain on a plate with a paper towel on it.
2. In the bacon fat, cook carrots for 3-4 minutes. Add potatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes stirring occasionally.
3. Whisk flour in your pot until the flour is cooked and it has thickened up a little bit (about 5 minutes)
4. Add chicken broth, half the bacon(the other half will be used for garnish), and salt & pepper.
5. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes are until the potatoes are soft.
6. Mash any potatoes if needed if you want a more creamier consistency. Add whipping cream and 1 cup of cheese - simmer for 5 minutes. Add more broth if needed for a creamy consistency. Season to taste.
7. Add more cheese to the top along with sour cream and left over bacon pieces. ENJOY.

recipe from lilluna.com