Loaded Idaho® Potato Bisque | Idaho Potato Commission

Ingredients

• 8 large Idaho® Russet potatoes, washed, dried
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt, to taste
• 1 stick salted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed with flat side of knife
• 2 ½ cups leeks, sliced, white part only
• 1 cup onion, sliced
• 2 cups chicken stock
• ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup bacon lardons
• 2 cups cheddar, grated
• 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, green part only
• 8 rounded tablespoons sour cream
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• ¼ cup fresh chives, finely chopped