Loaded Potato Soup

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Ingredients:

• 6 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped chives for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir to coat them with the butter and onions.

3. Sprinkle the flour over the potatoes and onions, and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes to cook out the raw flavor of the flour.

4. Gradually pour in the chicken stock while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.

5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

6. Once the potatoes are cooked, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.

7. Stir in the heavy cream and milk, and continue to cook the soup over low heat until heated through.

8. Add the crumbled bacon to the soup and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9. To serve, ladle the loaded potato soup into bowls. Top each bowl with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped chives.

10. Serve the loaded potato soup hot, accompanied by crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

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