Disney's Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Serves 6
1 pound bacon, roughly chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
3/4 cup diced celery
4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 medium red potatoes, diced
1/4 cup flour
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
Coarse salt, freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 cups heavy whipping cream
Optional garnishes: chopped chives, bacon bits, sour cream, shredded cheddar
and Monterey Jack cheese
1.In a 6- to 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, fry bacon until
crisp.
2.Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving
half for garnish. In bacon fat, cook onions, carrots, and celery until the
onions are translucent. Add potatoes and cook for 4 minutes, stirring
occasionally.
3.Whisk in flour and stir constantly over low heat
until the flour is cooked and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5 to 7
minutes. Add chicken stock and half of the bacon. Season with
salt and pepper.
4.Over medium-high heat, bring the soup to a simmer
and cook for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Mash some of the
potatoes for thicker, creamier texture. Add whipping cream and simmer for 5
minutes.
5.Adjust thickness by adding water or stock. Soup
should have a creamy consistency.
6.Season to taste, and garnish with toppings.
Cooks’ notes: Soak diced potatoes in cold water until ready to use to keep them
from turning brown. To make bacon easier to chop, lightly freeze.
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