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Ingredients
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6 strips bacon
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5 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into eighths
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½ cup butter
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1 small sweet onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 pint half-and-half
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3 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
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1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
Directions
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Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and crumble. Reserve drippings.
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Place potatoes in a pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in bacon crumbles, reserved bacon drippings, flour, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat; add the boiled potatoes, half-and-half, and chicken broth. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add sour cream and 1 cup Cheddar cheese; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish soup with remaining Cheddar cheese and parsley.
Cook's Note:
You can use peeled or unpeeled potatoes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
658 | Calories |
51g | Fat |
30g | Carbs |
21g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 658 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 51g | 66% |
Saturated Fat 31g | 153% |
Cholesterol 147mg | 49% |
Sodium 2030mg | 88% |
Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 21g | 42% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
Calcium 427mg | 33% |
Iron 1mg | 5% |
Potassium 303mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.