Loaded Baked Potato Soup – Like a Hug in a Bowl

Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Soup:

• 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced (or leave the skin on if you’re feeling rebellious)
• 4 slices of bacon (or more because bacon is life)
• 1 medium onion, diced (prepare to cry)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (keep the vampires away)
• 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth if you’re feeling virtuous)
• 2 cups heavy cream (because this is not the time for skim milk)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for sprinkling—cheese greed is allowed)
• ½ cup sour cream
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Toppings:

1. More shredded cheddar cheese (duh)
2. Chopped chives or green onions (for that “I eat vegetables” look)
3. Crumbled bacon (you already know it’s worth it)
4. A dollop of sour cream (the cherry on top of this potato sundae)