Make this delicious, but quick baked potato soup in 20 minutes. It is loaded with potatoes, cheeses, bacon, chives and sour cream. Serve it as a main dish for lunch, or as a side-dish for the main meal.
4 T. unsalted butter
4 T. all-purpose flour
6 c. chicken broth or stock
1 c. sour cream, regular or reduced-fat
4 oz. cream cheese, regular or reduced-fat
3 lb. baked potatoes, baked
8 oz. shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 t. kosher salt
2 t. black pepper
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 oz. shredded mild cheddar cheese
chopped chives
Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat till warm. Add butter to pot. When butter starts to melt, whisk in flour.
Slowly pour in chicken stock and whisk. Continue whisking, adding in add sour cream and cream cheese. Whisk until mixture comes together.
Slice potatoes in half and scoop out the insides of the potato, add to pot.
Smash potatoes into chunks using a potato masher or wooden spoon, until desired consistency is reached. Add sharp cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.
Serve.
Makes 6- 2 cup servings.