Description
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 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 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.