Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Loaded Baked Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy potatoes with savory crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. This rich and indulgent soup is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, wrapping you in warmth with every spoonful. Easy to prepare and fully customizable with your favorite toppings, it’s sure to become a new family favorite that brings everyone together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet baking potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in the bacon fat for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or blend in batches). Stir in heavy cream until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Serve hot topped with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg