Loaded Potato Soup

Steps9

1. 1

   Step 1. Dice the bacon

   Cut the bacon into small pieces.

2. 2

   Step 2. Chop the onion and celery

   Finely chop the onion and the celery.

3. 3

   Step 3. Cook the vegetables

   Cook the chopped onion and celery in the butter until softened.

4. 4

   Step 4. Stir in the flour

   Sprinkle in the flour and stir it into the vegetables.

5. 5

   Step 5. Pour in the stock

   Pour the chicken stock into the pot.

6. 6

   Step 6. Whisk in the milk and cream

   Whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream until smooth.

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   Step 7. Add the potatoes

   Cube the potatoes and add them to the pot.

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   Step 8. Season the soup

   Stir in the paprika and chicken bouillon powder, then season with salt and pepper.

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   Step 9. Top and serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and top with cheddar, bacon, scallions and sour cream.