Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Name: Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, cut in half; 6-8 Tasteful Selections® potatoes; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 medium carrots, grated; 1 small onion, diced; 1 tsp. salt; ¼ tsp. pepper; ½ c. water; ½ c. chicken broth; 2 tbsp. flour; 2 c. milk, divided; Scallions; Shredded Cheddar Cheese; Bacon, cooked & crumbled

Recipe Courtesy of: Pieces of a Mom

"I love a tender baked potato loaded with toppings. But in the chilly winter months, I want something that's more of a "stick to your ribs" kind of food. For me, that would be a hearty, steaming bowl of soup."

Prep10 minutes

Cook35 minutes

Total Time45 minutes

Serves4

Course Dinner, Lunch

Variety Fav(s) Honey Gold®

Cook Type Stove Top

Dish Type Comfort, Soups & Stews

Season Fall, Winter

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut in half
6-8 Tasteful Selections® potatoes
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium carrots, grated
1 small onion, diced
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
½ c. water
½ c. chicken broth
2 tbsp. flour
2 c. milk, divided

Optional Garnishes:

Scallions
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Bacon, cooked & crumbled

Instructions

In a large saucepan, fry bacon until crisp; drain on a paper towel. To the bacon drippings in the pan, add potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, salt, pepper, water and chicken broth. Cook covered, about 15 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
Combine flour with a ¼ cup of milk. Whisk until smooth. Add to potato mixture along with the remaining milk. Stir to incorporate ingredients. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils. Turn heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Garnish with desired toppings and serve.