Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Loaded Potato Bacon Soup

So let's see...there's less than 10 days til Christmas and somehow, beyond my wildest imagination, I am done shopping! I'm done! I can't believe it! I mean I'm done like I can put the wrapping paper away done. I'm done like all the charges have hit my account and I don't have to remember what's pending still done. It's such an awesome feeling. I honestly don't know how I did it seeing as our list is anything but small, and yet here I sit with my feet up and Amazon.com not open. Done.

Since I had plenty of time today to play around in the kitchen, I decided to make one of my favorite soups/winter dinners/meals ever! My Loaded Potato Bacon Soup! Here's what you'll need:

Three types of cheese?! Yes, please! So you'll want to start this recipe by baking your potatoes. I show you the best baked potato recipe in the world here. If you want to microwave them you can, but I had time so they baked. I just pierced each spud with a fork, rubbed with olive oil, sprinkled with salt and baked. Voila! While the potatoes are cooling, cook your bacon. Mmm bacon.
Using a knife, I cut off the potato skin. Hubby doesn't like the skin, otherwise I'd probably be too lazy to take it off. It's up to you if you want it on or not. Then I cut up the bacon and got working on my roux. I show you how to make a roux here. I mixed the melted butter and the flour together, then slowly added my milk/broth mix. Next were the potatoes and onions and finally it was time for all that awesome cheese!
The little bit of Velveeta helps to thicken the soup. Once all the cheese has melted you're ready the most amazing Loaded Potato Bacon Soup!

 
Ingredients:
4-5 large russet potatoes, BAKED!
12 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped up
2/3 Cup butter
2/3 Cup flour
4 Cups chicken broth
3 Cups milk
4 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 Cups shredded cheese
2 oz Velveeta, cubed
1 Cup sour cream
1 tsp salt and pepper

Directions:
Bake your potatoes. Let them cool. While cooling, fry up your bacon and chop it into pieces. Peel your potatoes using a knife or peeler and cut into cubes.  Combine the milk and broth in a large measuring bowl. Set aside.

Melt your butter on medium heat in your dutch oven or large pot. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Slowly...SLOWLY add in your milk/broth until combined and thick. Add in the potatoes and onions and increase the heat to medium high. Bring the soup to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add in the bacon, cheeses, salt and pepper and cook until the cheese has melted. Serve in a big bowl with a big spoon and a big chunk of your favorite bread. Enjoy!!


What comfort foods do you love this time of year? I'm thinking some yummy Macaroni and Cheese is in our near future!

Thanks for stopping by!

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32 comments:

  1. This looks great! I've been searching for a recipe forever that doesn't use frozen hash browns. I'm gonna try this ASAP, only won't be adding bacon. Can't wait!

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  2. I made a soup recipe from Pinterest last winter that was so terrible! I've been looking for a new one - thanks!

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  3. This sounds wonderful - pinning! Stopping by from the Wednesday Roundup to visit.

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  4. Your soup looks good, I know my Mom will love it. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. I keep seeing recipes for this soup, but I have yet to try it for some reason. It sounds delicious! I'm use potatoes in chowder but have to try this SOON! [#PinItThurs]

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  6. This looks so good! It would be the perfect meal for a cold night. I have to say I'm jealous that you're already done shopping. I have so much buying and wrapping left to do! Have a Merry Christmas!!

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  7. Good job getting your shopping done so early! I think I finished mine today. This soup looks delicious! I love potato soup. Thank you for sharing at The Wednesday Round Up! Hope to see you back next week!

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  8. So glad you shared your Potato soup on the Blog Hop Blitz! I ran across this at a different party, pinned it, made it and it is absolutely fabulous! Thanks for sharing on the Blog Hop Blitz.

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  9. Your soup would just perfect for this cold rainy day, it looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a very Merry Christmas!
    Miz Helen

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  10. Boy oh boy, this looks yummy. Wish I had a big bowl right now.

    I'm dropping by for a visit from Sunday Showcase, and if I could reach through the screen, you wouldn't have any soup left. ;-)

    Merry Christmas!

    XO,

    Sheila

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  11. Already pinned! Can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing on The Four Seasons Blog Hop! Sandra from Scrumptilicious 4 You!

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  12. Your loaded potato soup looks amazing. This is a recipe for a cold winter night. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  13. This looks amazing! Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button for your blog. Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    1. Yay! Thank you so much! Grabbing a button and I'll see you tomorrow! :)

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  14. Making it tonight! Saw on link party!

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  15. Oh my. That is absolutely delicious. I think I'll make that this weekend. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

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  16. This sounds so yummy! Thanks for sharing on the weekend re-Treat link party! Hope to see you again Thursday at 7PM.

    Britni @ Play. Party. Pin.

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  17. Looks like this is a pretty popular soup! I can understand why. =) I've chosen it as my personal favorite to feature at our Weekend Potluck party today. C'mon over and check it out. Happy new year! http://thebetterbaker.blogspot.com/2014/01/weekend-potluck-99.html

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  18. When you say shredded cheese, is there a specific kind? Also, can you sub the velveeta for something else?

    Thanks,
    Charna
    charnascarpati@hotmail.com

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    1. I would use whatever cheese is your favorite! Even if it comes as a brick, you could use a cheese shredder on it. The velveeta is just something extra I add to give it a bit more thickness. If you don't want to add more cheese, you could use a small amount of corn starch. Or you could just add more of your favorite shredded cheese instead of the velveeta. Hope this helps :)

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  19. this looks so comforting and delicious :) Thank you so much for linking this recipe up at Recipe Sharing Monday! The new link party is up and I'd love to see you back. Have a great week. :)

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  20. I love a good potatoe soup and bacon always makes it so much better, Would love for you to come over and share at our link party! http://mommyondemand.com/happiness-homemade-1/

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    1. Bacon makes everything better :) Brought it over to your wonderful party!

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  21. Thanks for coming over.....cause you are being featured!! Woot Woot! Come back tomorrow and grab our button!

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  22. Congratulations! As Brittany from Mommy On Demand said.... We are happy to being featuring your post at the Happiness is Homemade Link Party tomorrow! Yes, grab your featured button and show it off proudly! Can't wait to see what you link up this week! Have a terrific weekend!
    Cathy
    APeekIntoMyParadise.com

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    1. Thank you so much Cathy! I will definitely show off the featured button! See you at the party :)

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  23. Yummo! The last potato soup recipe I tried turned into glue (totally my fault ~ I think). Your recipe has inspired me to get it another try!

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  24. This looks delicious! I'll pinned and will give it a go, thanks #EmptyYourArchive

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  25. Carrots are amazing in potato soup, I have made several times with different versions and hard to get it thick enough for my liking so I can't wait to try this recipe! With lots and lots of carrots...

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