Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Bacon (diced, cooked)
• 1 Onion (diced)
• 2 Celery (diced, stalks)
• 2 cups Milk (for creamy base)
• 2 cups Chicken Broth (for soup liquid)
• 1 tbsp Paprika (to taste)
• 3 Potato (peeled and cubed)
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
• 2 tbsp Sour Cream (for garnish)
• 2 Scallion (thinly sliced)
• 1 Baguette (sliced and toasted)

Instructions

1. 1

   Dice the bacon and cook in a pot until crispy. Remove most of the bacon, leaving some fat in the pot.

2. 2

   Add diced onion and celery to the bacon fat and cook until softened.

3. 3

   Whisk in the milk and chicken broth.

4. 4

   Season with paprika and freshly ground pepper.

5. 5

   Add the cubed potatoes and simmer until tender.

6. 6

   Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon.

7. 7

   Ladle into a bowl and garnish with a dollop of sour cream, additional cheddar, bacon, and thinly sliced green onions. Serve with toasted baguette.