Description
Loaded Baked Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy, hearty soup combines fluffy russet potatoes with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions, delivering wholesome warmth in every spoonful. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, it transforms any meal into a cozy celebration. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a weeknight dinner with family, this soup is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon (chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- ¼ cup green onions (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove from pot and set aside, leaving drippings.
- Sauté the diced onion in the bacon fat until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add cubed potatoes and chicken broth to the pot; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend half of the soup using an immersion blender or standard blender until smooth, then return to pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese over low heat until melted and combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg