Southern loaded potato soup

If you’re looking for comfort food, turn your attention to this easy creamy loaded potato soup. With smoked meat, cheese, cream, and potatoes, this soup is super rich and flavorful.

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth 2-16 ounce cans
• 4-5 russet potatoes washed, peeled, and cubed
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 cup instant potato flakes
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 onion diced
• 1 cup smoked chopped ham or your favorite smoked meat
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pour broth into a dutch oven or soup pot and put over medium heat.
2. Peel and chop onion and potatoes.
3. Add vegetables to broth along with the ham. Season to taste (about 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper).
4. Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
5. Remove lid and stir in potato flakes.
6. Add in cheese and cream and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until just heated through.
7. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately and top with your favorite toppings.