Alcoeur Apron's 5-Ingredient Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, halved

• 6 medium scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated

• 2lbs frozen hash browns or peeled and cubed Russet potatoes

• 3 cups half-and-half or whole milk

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps

1. Place the bacon in a large soup pot and cook on medium heat until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain.

2. Add the white parts of the scallions to the pot. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the half-and-half and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, chop or crumble the bacon.

3. At this point, mash with a potato masher or puree with an immersion blender into your desired consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with cheese, scallion greens, and bacon. Enjoy!

Source: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-5-ingredient-baked-potato-soup-family-friendly-253418