A comforting loaded baked potato soup made with baked potatoes, bacon, onions, garlic, butter, flour, half and half, and chicken stock, finished with cheddar cheese and garnished with extra bacon and chives.
1: Bake some potatoes, cut them in half and scoop out the insides. Reserve for later.
2: Cook up 6 pieces of bacon, save some of the fat and dice up half a yellow onion.
3: To a pot add: 1 tablespoon of bacon fat, 1/2 stick of unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of onions, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/4 cup of flour, 2 cups of half and half and 2 cups of chicken stock making sure to stir occasionally.
4: Add salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for 5 minutes.
5: Next add 4 slices of crumbled bacon, 2 cups of cheddar cheese and your potatoes. Stir again.
6: To serve, add a little more bacon, cheese, and chives.
