Copycat Panera Rustic Baked Potato Soup

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My Copycat Panera Potato Soup is creamy, rich, easy to make, and packed with homestyle chunks of potato, crispy bacon, and melted cheese.

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To make, add the bacon to a large stockpot and render over medium-low until crispy.

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Add the onions. Saute until soft. Add in the garlic and stir until fragrant, just about 30 seconds.

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Add in the butter, stir to melt, and then add in flour. Stir to coat the onions, and cook about 1 minute to get rid of the raw flour taste.

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Pour in the broth. Then add in the milk, cream, seasonings, hot sauce, and diced potatoes. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

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Puree half the soup in a blender.

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Return the pureed soup into the pot. Stir in the Monterey jack cheese in small handfuls, followed by the sour cream.

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Then add in about ½ cup of the crispy bacon bits.

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Garnish with bacon, chives, asiago cheese and serve with crusty bread.

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