Description
Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a rich, creamy soup packed with all your favorite baked potato toppings—cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and green onions. The ultimate comfort food for chilly days.
Ingredients
6 slices bacon, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 cup sour cream
4 large Russet potatoes, baked, peeled, and diced
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Sliced green onions, for garnish
Extra shredded cheese and bacon, for topping
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
2. Pour off excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot. Add butter, then sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden and bubbly.
4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then milk. Stir until smooth and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Add diced baked potatoes and use a potato masher to mash some of them, leaving a mix of smooth and chunky texture.
6. Stir in sour cream and shredded cheese until melted and combined.
7. Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Add half the cooked bacon back to the pot.
8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining bacon, cheese, and sliced green onions.
Notes
For faster prep, bake the potatoes ahead of time or microwave them until soft.
Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamier texture if preferred.
Make it vegetarian by omitting the bacon and using vegetable broth.
Leftovers thicken in the fridge—just add a splash of milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 980
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 22
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 105