Loaded Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 package bacon, uncooked and chopped into small pieces
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• ⅔ cup heavy cream
• ⅔ cup sour cream
• 1½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp chili powder

Instructions

1. Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy; remove and set aside, leaving grease in the pot.
2. Add butter and onion; sauté until soft.
3. Sprinkle in flour and whisk until smooth.
4. Stir in potatoes, broth, milk, cream, and seasonings.
5. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
6. Blend 1/3 of the soup until smooth, then return to the pot.
7. Stir in sour cream and the bacon. Simmer 5-10 minutes until thick and creamy.
8. Top with cheese, remaining bacon, green onion, and sour cream.