Ingredients
1 package (12 oz) bacon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 1\/2 cups chopped onion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6 cups chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 lb baking potatoes, peeled, cubed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2\/3 cup butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3\/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 cup diced cooked ham<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 container (8 oz) sour cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 1\/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3\/4 cup sliced green onions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How To Make Loaded Potato Soup<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Cook onion in bacon drippings over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until almost tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 6-quart Dutch oven, mix onion, broth and potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, in same skillet, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour with whisk until smooth. Cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in 2 cups of the milk. Pour milk mixture into potato mixture. Add remaining 2 cups milk, the salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stir in ham, half of the bacon, the sour cream, 2 cups of the cheese and 1\/2 cup of the green onions. Cook until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Evenly top individual servings with remaining bacon, 1\/2 cup cheese and 1\/4 cup green onions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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