Description
Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting dish that warms you from the inside out. This hearty soup combines velvety mashed potatoes with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions for the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (cubed)
- 4 strips bacon (chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Add cubed potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Use an immersion blender to puree half of the mixture until smooth while keeping some chunks for texture.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon bits, additional cheese, and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg