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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a creamy and hearty dish that’s full of comfort! Made with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and topped with cheese, sour cream, and green onions, it has all the flavors of a classic loaded baked potato. This easy soup is perfect for chilly days and sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3–4 medium potatoes)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the Bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels. Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
  • Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Make the Roux: Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture. Stir constantly for about 1 minute to cook the flour.
  • Add Broth and Potatoes: Gradually pour in the chicken broth, whisking to combine. Add the diced potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Blend the Soup (Optional): For a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to blend half of the soup, or carefully transfer half to a blender and puree until smooth. Leave some chunks for texture if desired.
  • Add Milk and Cheese: Stir in the milk, heavy cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with crispy bacon, remaining shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and green onions.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and replace some of the sour cream with Greek yogurt.
  • You can add extra toppings like diced tomatoes, jalapeños, or chives for more flavor.

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