Loaded Baked Potato Soup

I found another great soup recipe in my Delicious Disney cookbook, it's Loaded Baked Potato Soup from Carnation Cafe at Disneyland.


Here's what you need:

• 1lb bacon, roughly chopped

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced

• 3/4 cup diced celery (I peel my celery, got the tip from Emeril it makes it sooooo flavorful!)

• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced

• 4 medium red potatoes, diced (I peeled mine, you can do whichever)

• 1/4 cup of flour

• 2 cup of chicken or vegetable stock (I used chicken)

• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

• 4 cups of heavy cream

What to do:

• In a 6 to 8 quart stockpot over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.

• Remove bacon and drain on paper towels (reserve half for garnish). In bacon fat, cook onions, carrots and celery until onions are translucent. Add potatoes and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Sprinkle in flour and stir constantly over low heat about 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture has thickened slightly. Add stock and half of the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.

• Over medium-high heat, bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are soft. Mash some of the potatoes for thicker, creamier texture. Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes.

• Adjust thickness by adding water or stock. Soup should have a creamy consistency.

• Season to taste, and garnish with toppings (chives, bacon, sour cream, cheese).

Some tips:

• Slightly freeze bacon so it is easier to chop

• After chopping potatoes soak them in cold water so they don't turn brown.

I wish I would have made a double batch, this soup is sooooooooooo good! Happy eating!!!