Loaded Baked Potato soup plus extras in Tales from the kitchen witch

Pretty sure ive written down this recipie before but im going to do it again.
For the family of 15, We did 10 lbs of potatoes. But adjust for your family.

Cube all potatoes into 1 inch squares. Add 4 inches of water above potato line.
Dice celery and onion, add to water. Mix in favorite seasonings. I used seasoning salt. pink salt. pepper, paprika, onion and a mrs dash like blend. Add in several tablespoons of chicken stock ( not broth or boyon)
Slice carrots super fine and add to water.
Set to boil until potatoes and carrots are softened.
While soup is boiling, dice bacon. I use 4 lbs per 10 lbs potatoes. Brown till crispy. Put bacon AND grease into pot.
Add in whole cream or half and half ( plus whole milk) I add about 2 cups for a large pot. Makes it creamy! Taste and add more chicken broth if needed.
When veggies are soft. Turn off heat. Add in some powdered potato flakes to thicken. I use buttery potato spuds. (much better then soup thickener.) Thicken to desired thicken.
Last step is to add in frozen peas and broccoli. I do this to each bowl to cool the soup.

Top with sour cream and cheese.
Tonight im reheating this with leftover chicken for a boost.

Nom. This was an awesome soup. we salt and pepper to personal taste.

Last updated October 25, 2019