Tabitha’s Cozy Creations

11/03/2026

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11/03/2026

🥔 Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients
6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
8 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup sour cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ tsp salt, or to taste
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried thyme
3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Bacon
In a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon for 6–8 minutes until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot.
Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
Add the butter and diced onion to the pot. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Make the Soup Base
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps.
Step 4: Add the Potatoes
Add the diced potatoes, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Stir in about half of the cooked bacon. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Step 5: Make It Creamy
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, softened cream cheese, and sour cream until smooth and combined. For a thicker soup, gently mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot, leaving plenty of chunks for texture.
Step 6: Add the Cheese
Gradually stir in 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted. Keep the heat low and avoid boiling to prevent the dairy from separating. If the soup becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth.
Step 7: Serve and Garnish
Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, a dollop of sour cream, and freshly chopped green onions.

11/03/2026

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