Loaded Baked Potato Soup

 

6 slices bacon

1 Tbsp. butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

4 cups whole milk

4 large potatoes, peeled & cubed

kosher salt

black pepper

3/4 cp. shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping

1/2 cp. thinly sliced scallions, plus more for topping

sour cream for topping

 

Cook bacon until crispy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.

Saute butter & garlic in a large pot over medium-high heat.  Add in milk & flour.  Whisk constantly, until slightly thick, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes & season generously with salt & pepper.  Increase heat to a simmer.  Cook potatoes until creamy & tender, about 25 minutes.  Stir in cheese & scallions until creamy.  Serve topped with crumbled bacon, sour cream, scallions, & cheese.