Name: Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 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 -

Ingredients for - Loaded Baked Potato Soup

1. 6 slices bacon

2. 1 tbsp. butter

3. 2 cloves garlic, minced

4. 1/4 c. all-purpose flour

5. 4 c. whole milk

6. 4 large Potatoes, cubed

7. Kosher salt

8. Freshly ground black pepper

9. 3/4 c. shredded Cheddar, plus more for garnish

10. 1/2 c. thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish

11. Sour cream, for garnish

How to cook deliciously - Loaded Baked Potato Soup

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

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 . Stage

Stir in cheese and scallions until creamy.

4 . Stage

Serve topped with crumbled bacon and garnish with sour cream, scallions, and cheddar.