{"id":1110,"date":"2026-01-28T12:18:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1110"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:18:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:18:14","slug":"loaded-baked-potato-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1110","title":{"rendered":"Loaded Baked Potato Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\u00a0Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Rich, Creamy, Restaurant-Style)<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00a0Potatoes:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>4 large <strong>russet potatoes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp <strong>olive oil<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Protein:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>6\u20138 slices <strong>bacon<\/strong>, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Base:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 medium <strong>onion<\/strong>, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves <strong>garlic<\/strong>, minced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Soup base:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>4 tbsp <strong>butter<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup <strong>all-purpose flour<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>3 cups <strong>chicken broth<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>2 cups <strong>whole milk<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1 cup <strong>heavy cream<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Seasoning:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp smoked paprika<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp garlic powder (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Cheese:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups <strong>shredded sharp cheddar cheese<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Toppings (Loaded part):<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sour cream<\/li>\n<li>Chopped green onions<\/li>\n<li>Extra cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>Extra bacon bits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1 Bake the potatoes (important!)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat oven to <strong>400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Wash and dry potatoes.<\/li>\n<li>Rub with olive oil and sprinkle salt.<\/li>\n<li>Bake directly on oven rack for <strong>50\u201360 minutes<\/strong> until soft inside.<\/li>\n<li>Let cool, then peel and cube.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Baking (not boiling) gives the soup real baked-potato flavor.<\/p>\n<h3>2 Cook the bacon<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy.<\/li>\n<li>Remove bacon and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Leave <strong>2\u20133 tbsp bacon fat<\/strong> in the pot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3 Build the flavor base<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Add butter to the bacon fat.<\/li>\n<li>Add onion and cook 5\u20137 minutes until soft.<\/li>\n<li>Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4 Make the roux (thickener)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sprinkle flour over the onions.<\/li>\n<li>Stir constantly for <strong>1\u20132 minutes<\/strong> (no raw flour taste).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5 Add liquids<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring.<\/li>\n<li>Add milk and heavy cream.<\/li>\n<li>Bring to a gentle simmer (not boiling).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6 Add potatoes &amp; season<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Add baked potato cubes.<\/li>\n<li>Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder.<\/li>\n<li>Simmer <strong>15\u201320 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mash some potatoes against the pot for extra thickness.<\/p>\n<h3>7 Finish with cheese<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add shredded cheddar slowly, stirring.<\/li>\n<li>Add half of the bacon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t boil after adding cheese.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Texture Options<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chunky:<\/strong> leave as is<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creamy:<\/strong> blend half the soup<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra thick:<\/strong> mash more potatoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Pro Tips (Restaurant Level)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use <strong>sharp cheddar<\/strong> for strong flavor<\/li>\n<li>Shred cheese yourself (melts better)<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t rush the roux<\/li>\n<li>Taste before adding more salt (bacon + cheese are salty)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Serve (Loaded Style)<\/h2>\n<p>Top each bowl with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sour cream<\/li>\n<li>Cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>Bacon bits<\/li>\n<li>Green onions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Serve with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crusty bread<\/li>\n<li>Garlic toast<\/li>\n<li>Side salad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Storage<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Fridge: 3\u20134 days<\/li>\n<li>Freezer: NOT recommended (dairy separates)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Rich, Creamy, Restaurant-Style) &nbsp; 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