Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Loaded Baked Potato SoupPotatoes are one of the staples of my life.  When I was in college, I think I ate at least one baked potato each day.  They’re inexpensive, hearty, warm, and delicious, and I never get tired of eating them.

So I was really enthused about the idea of a baked potato soup.  This one is every bit as hearty as it’s namesake, and it’s just as incredible.  One recipe make between 8-10 servings, which is a good thing because this stuff just gets better.  Leftovers are AMAZING!  
Loaded Baked Potato Soup

In a large stock pot or Dutch oven over low heat, melt ½ cup butter Then add 1 small onion diced Increase heat to medium, and sauté until transparent.

In a large stock pot or Dutch oven over low heat, melt
½ cup butter
Then add
1 small onion diced Increase heat to medium, and sauté until transparent.

Whisk in the following, and cook until bubbly. ½ cup butter ½ cup flour

Whisk in the following, and cook until bubbly.
½ cup butter
½ cup flour

Add 5 cups milk Then increase heat to medium-high, and continue to whisk until all the butter and flour are dissolved.

Add
5 cups milk
Then increase heat to medium-high, and continue to whisk until all the butter and flour are dissolved.

Mix in 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (1cm squares) 4 green onions, sliced

Mix in
4 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (1 cm squares)
4 green onions, sliced

Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, bring mixture to a boil.

Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, bring mixture to a boil.

Cover, and reduce heat as low as you can while still maintaining a boil. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.

Cover, and reduce heat as low as you can while still maintaining a boil. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.

Remove from heat, and stir in 1 cup cream or half and half Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove from heat, and stir in
1 cup cream or half and half
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve garnished with sour cream, cheese, bacon and chives.

Serve garnished with sour cream, cheese, bacon and chives.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Yep, this is happening!