Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds russet potatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 ½ oz sliced prosciutto
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, chopped
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 pound aged white Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 cups)
• Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (optional)
• Sour cream (optional)
• Chopped chives (optional)