Description
Hearty Loaded Baked Potato Soup delivers comfort in each creamy spoonful, blending rich potato goodness with crispy bacon and melted cheese. Warm winter nights find perfect satisfaction with this soul-warming bowl that connects family and friends around delicious simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Protein:
- 6 large russet potatoes
- 6 slices of bacon
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 green onions
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then whisk in flour, creating a smooth roux and cooking for approximately 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually incorporate milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps, and allow the mixture to thicken for 5-7 minutes until it reaches a creamy consistency.
- Break down baked potatoes directly into the pot, mashing them thoroughly to create a rich, textured base for the soup.
- Fold in shredded cheese, sour cream, crispy bacon bits, and chopped green onions, ensuring even distribution throughout the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences and balancing the flavors.
- Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching and allow ingredients to meld together.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with additional crispy bacon crumbles, cheese sprinkles, and fresh green onion slices for extra visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Choose starchy, russet potatoes for the creamiest and most authentic potato soup texture.
- Pre-bake potatoes ahead of time to save cooking preparation and enhance deeper flavor development.
- Slowly whisking milk prevents lumpy sauce and ensures smooth, silky consistency.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like almond milk and vegan cheese for lactose-intolerant or plant-based diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 641 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg