Description
Loaded Baked Potato Soup is the ultimate cozy dish, perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy, hearty soup features tender potatoes blended with savory toppings like crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh scallions. Each spoonful offers a comforting experience that’s sure to warm your soul and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 scallions, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and dice the Russet potatoes into small cubes for even cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic in butter or olive oil until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Mash some of the potatoes in the pot to thicken the soup while keeping chunks for texture.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper; adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve hot topped with crispy bacon bits, cheddar cheese, scallions, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg