Description
Creamy loaded potato soup brings comfort and warmth to chilly evenings, packed with hearty potatoes, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. Homemade goodness awaits when you savor this soul-satisfying bowl of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 russet potatoes
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sour cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- ½ cup chopped green onions (scallions)
- Additional toppings (extra cheese, bacon bits, smoked paprika)
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions in butter until translucent and softened, releasing their sweet aroma in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture, stirring vigorously to create a smooth roux that will thicken the soup.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth, whisking continuously to eliminate any lumps and create a silky base.
- Add diced potatoes to the pot, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Pour in whole milk, stirring to incorporate and maintain a creamy consistency.
- Mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot to create a thicker, more rustic texture while leaving some chunks for heartiness.
- Stir in sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, allowing them to melt completely and create a rich, velvety soup.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, generously topping with crispy crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, offering additional cheese or bacon as optional garnishes for guests to customize their bowls.
Notes
- Choose potatoes with smooth, firm skin for the best texture and flavor in your soup.
- Crisp bacon beforehand and reserve some for topping to add extra crunch and smoky depth.
- Dice onions and potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent soup texture.
- Customize soup thickness by adjusting chicken broth and milk quantities based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg