Name: Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 1 tbsp. butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 4 c. whole milk; 4 large Potatoes, cubed; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 c. shredded Cheddar, plus more for garnish; 1/2 c. thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish; sour cream, for garnish

Step 1In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool, then crumble.

Step 2In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté butter and garlic. Add in milk and flour. Whisk constantly, until slightly thick, about 5 minutes, then add potatoes and season generously with salt and pepper. Increase heat to a simmer. Cook potatoes until creamy and tender, 25 minutes.

Step 3Stir in cheese and scallions until creamy.

Step 4Serve topped with crumbled bacon and garnish with sour cream, scallions, and cheddar.