Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a thick, creamy soup packed with potatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions. Simple, comforting, and perfect for cold days.
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Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
- large pot
- Potato masher or blender
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 6 slice cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup green onions or chives, sliced
- 1 cup diced ham (optional)
Instructions
- Add diced potatoes and broth to a large pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are very tender.
- Mash some of the potatoes or blend part of the soup to thicken it.
- Stir in butter, milk or cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in bacon, cheese, and ham if using. Heat until cheese melts.
- Serve hot and top with sour cream, green onions, and extra cheese or bacon.
Notes
This soup is very forgiving. Adjust toppings and thickness to your taste. Reheat gently and add extra milk or broth if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 10mg