Loaded Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 8 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup all purpose flour
• 8 cups milk
• I small yellow onion, diced
• 1 8-ounce container of sour cream
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup bacon bits
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ cup Silver Spring Horseradish Bistro Aioli

Directions:

1. In a large pot, cover the potatoes with water and boil for 10 minutes or until soft. Drain.
2. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Saute the diced onion until translucent.
3. Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk while stirring.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 5-10 minutes or until thickened.
5. Stir in potatoes, bacon bits, sour cream, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Silver Spring Horseradish Bistro Aioli.
6. Top with your loaded potato toppings and enjoy!