Loaded Baked Potato Soup
A comforting loaded baked potato soup full of crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and fresh green onions—it’s a warm hug in a bowl!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized Russet Potatoes
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 4 stalks Green Onions, chopped
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
Instructions
- Prep your vegetables: Begin by washing and peeling your potatoes. Cut them into small cubes (about 1 inch).
- Cook the bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, add the bacon slices. Cook until they are crispy (about 5–7 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and keep about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot.
- Sauté potatoes: Toss the diced potatoes into the pot with the bacon grease. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add broth: Pour in your chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend it up: Once the potatoes are soft, use an immersion blender for a smooth texture.
- Stir in cheese and sour cream: Add shredded cheddar and sour cream, stirring until well combined.
- Season and serve: Taste your soup and add salt and pepper as needed. Top with crumbled bacon, extra cheese, and green onions.
Notes
Feel free to customize with toppings or add greens like spinach during the last cooking minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, loaded baked potato