Chef Lous Potato Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spread the Tater Tots on a baking sheet and bake, tossing halfway through, until crisp, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and continue baking until melted, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until just softened, about 1 minute. Add the potatoes, chicken broth, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• Puree the soup with an immersion blender, thinning with up to 1/4 cup water. (Alternatively, puree the soup in batches in a blender, then return to the pot.) Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream and the remaining 2 cups cheese until melted. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the Tater Tots, bacon, chives and remaining 1/4 cup sour cream. Season with pepper.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until done.
• Remove from pan and set aside.
• Drain off all but 1/4 cup of bacon grease.
• Saute celery and onion in bacon grease until onion begins to turn clear.
• Add garlic and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes.
• Add cubed potatoes and toss to coat.
• Saute for 3-4 minutes.
• Add enough chicken broth to just cover the potatoes.
• Add heavy cream.
• Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.
• Add Parmesan, cheddar cheese, and butter and stir until melted.
• Puree some if desired for thickening.
• Garnish with green onion and bacon crumbles.