Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Loaded baked potato soup is the ultimate comfort dish, featuring a creamy base enriched with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and vibrant green onions. This easy-to-make recipe not only warms you up on cold days but also brings joy to family gatherings and cozy nights in. Delight in every spoonful of this rich, savory soup that’s sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), diced
- 4 slices crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter in the bacon drippings. Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth, add diced potatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (about 15 minutes).
- Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and half of the bacon. Mash or blend to desired consistency.
- Gradually mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with remaining bacon bits and chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg