Loaded Baked Potato Soup
A hearty and creamy soup filled with the nostalgic flavors of baked potatoes, cheese, and crispy bacon—perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (if bacon is substituted)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium-sized Potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 4 cups Broth
- 1 cup Cream
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese
- 4 slices Bacon
- 2 Green Onions
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Wash and peel the potatoes, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the aromatics: Melt butter in a pot, add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, then add minced garlic.
- Cook the potatoes: Add chopped potatoes, broth, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Make it creamy: Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth.
- Stir in cream and cheese: Return soup to pot, add cream and cheese, and stir until melted.
- Get those toppings ready: Cook bacon, chop green onions, and prepare any additional fixings.
- Serve it up: Ladle soup into bowls and top with bacon, cheese, and green onions.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace bacon with crispy chickpeas. This soup can be frozen, but it’s best to add cream after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato soup, comfort food, creamy soup, baked potato soup, family recipe