Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Imagine all your favorite baked potato toppings—bacon, cheddar, sour cream, green onions—in a spoon.

TOTAL TIME: 0:40

PREP: 0:20

LEVEL: EASY

SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS

• 6 slices bacon
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 4 c. whole milk
• 4 large Potatoes, cubed
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 c. shredded Cheddar, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 c. thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
• sour cream, for garnish
  

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool, then crumble.
2. In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté butter and garlic. Add in milk and flour. Whisk constantly, until slightly thick, about 5 minutes, then add potatoes and season generously with salt and pepper. Increase heat to a simmer. Cook potatoes until creamy and tender, 25 minutes.
3. Stir in cheese and scallions until creamy.
4. Serve topped with crumbled bacon and garnish with sour cream, scallions, and cheddar.