Loaded Potato Soup And I Do Mean Loaded

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Not for the faint of heart (or maybe it would make your heart faint)! this is a recipe i adapted from paula deen. it can be modified further to be a bit healthier but i wanted to get this tried and true version down.

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Steps

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In soup pot cook bacon til crispy , remove and set aside.

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Add chopped onion and potato to bacon fat , salt and pepper , and cook through.

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Stir in flour and cook 1-2 more minutes.

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Adjust heat to a low medium.

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Add half and half and milk all at once , stirring occassionally until hot.

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Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.

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Crumble bacon into bits and add back to soup.

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Garnish with green onions , cheese , and bacon.

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Ingredients

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bacon, onion, red potatoes, half-and-half, milk, sharp cheddar cheese, flour, green onion, salt and pepper