{"id":6898,"date":"2026-07-28T21:53:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T21:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6898"},"modified":"2026-07-28T21:53:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T21:53:45","slug":"july-gathering-velvety-loaded-potato-soup-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/july-gathering-velvety-loaded-potato-soup-2\/","title":{"rendered":"JULY GATHERING VELVETY LOADED POTATO SOUP"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>JULY GATHERING VELVETY LOADED POTATO SOUP<\/h1>\n<p>A rich, creamy, and comforting potato soup that is perfect for a July gathering or family dinner. This velvety soup is loaded with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions for the ultimate cozy bowl of comfort food.<\/p>\n<h2>INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced<\/li>\n<li>6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled<\/li>\n<li>1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>4 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>4 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>2 cups whole milk<\/li>\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon smoked paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup sour cream<\/li>\n<li>3 green onions, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>INSTRUCTIONS<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set it aside. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot.<\/li>\n<li>Add the butter and chopped onion to the pot. Cook for 4\u20135 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and translucent.<\/li>\n<li>Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic. Stir continuously for about 1 minute to create a smooth base for the soup.<\/li>\n<li>Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Add the milk and heavy cream, stirring until everything is well combined.<\/li>\n<li>Add the diced potatoes, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15\u201320 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.<\/li>\n<li>For a velvety texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup. Leave some potato pieces whole for extra texture. You can also transfer a portion of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and creamy.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in the sour cream and half of the crispy bacon. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with the remaining crispy bacon, extra shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and a small spoonful of sour cream.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>SERVING SUGGESTION<\/h2>\n<p>Serve this creamy loaded potato soup with warm crusty bread, dinner rolls, or a fresh green salad. It makes a wonderful centerpiece for a family gathering and can be prepared ahead of time and gently reheated before serving.<\/p>\n<h2>TIPS FOR THE BEST POTATO SOUP<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for the creamiest texture.<\/li>\n<li>Do not boil the soup too aggressively after adding the dairy.<\/li>\n<li>Add the cheddar cheese over low heat to keep the soup smooth and creamy.<\/li>\n<li>For an extra-rich flavor, use freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese.<\/li>\n<li>If the soup becomes too thick, add a little extra chicken broth or milk until it reaches your preferred consistency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enjoy every warm, creamy, cheesy spoonful!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JULY GATHERING VELVETY LOADED POTATO SOUP A rich, creamy, and comforting potato soup that is perfect for a July gathering&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6899,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6898","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6898","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6898"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6898\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6900,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6898\/revisions\/6900"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6899"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6898"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6898"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6898"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}