Description
Loaded Potato Soup is a rich and creamy comfort food favorite made with tender potatoes, savory bacon, melted cheese, and green onions, delivering all the flavors of a loaded baked potato in a warm, hearty bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the pot.
- Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10–15 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Pour the milk mixture into the potato pot and stir to combine.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, stirring until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon, green onions, and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a smoother soup, partially blend with an immersion blender before adding toppings.
- Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for the best texture.
- You can substitute heavy cream for milk for an even richer flavor.
- Pairs perfectly with crusty bread or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: loaded potato soup, creamy potato soup, bacon cheddar potato soup