Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Loaded Baked Potato Soup recipe. Creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor, it’s a perfect meal for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Soup:
- 4 large russet potatoes (baked, peeled, and diced)
- 6 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Extra shredded cheese and bacon for topping
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some bacon fat.
- Saute Onion: Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle in flour and whisk to form a roux. Slowly add chicken broth, milk, and cream.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Thicken: Mash some potatoes for texture. Add cheddar, sour cream, and bacon. Cook until creamy.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, top with bacon, cheese, and green onions. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Bake potatoes ahead for convenience.
- Use turkey bacon and half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Spice it up with hot sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
