Loaded Baked Potato Soup

What you'll need

• 2 lbsrusset potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cupbutter
• 1/4 cupflour
• 4 cupschicken broth
• 1 cupmilk
• 1/2 cupheavy cream
• 1.5 cupsshredded cheddar cheese
• 6 slicescooked bacon, crumbled
• sour cream and sliced green onion for topping

Let's cook

1. 1Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12-15 minutes; drain and set aside.
2. 2Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and whisk in the flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
3. 3Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, then bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened.
4. 4Add the cooked potatoes and simmer for 8-10 minutes, mashing some of the potatoes against the pot for a thicker texture.
5. 5Stir in the cream and cheese until melted.
6. 6Ladle into bowls and top with bacon, sour cream, and green onion.