Here’s a rich, creamy, comfort-food classic you’ll love:
🥔 Loaded Potato Soup Recipe
This Loaded Potato Soup is thick, creamy, and packed with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fresh green onions. It tastes like a fully loaded baked potato in a cozy bowl.
Perfect for cold evenings or family dinners!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for richer flavor)
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- Extra shredded cheddar
- Crispy bacon bits
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Bacon
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
Remove and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
2️⃣ Sauté Aromatics
Add diced onion to the pot and cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3️⃣ Make the Roux
Add butter and let melt. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
(This thickens the soup.)
4️⃣ Add Liquids
Slowly whisk in chicken broth, stirring to prevent lumps.
Add milk and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5️⃣ Add Potatoes
Stir in diced potatoes.
Simmer 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
6️⃣ Thicken & Finish
Use a potato masher to lightly mash some of the potatoes in the pot (leave some chunks for texture).
Stir in:
- Shredded cheddar
- Sour cream
- Half the cooked bacon
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer 5 more minutes until thick and creamy.
🍲 Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with:
- Extra cheese
- Crispy bacon
- Green onions
- A dollop of sour cream
💡 Tips for Extra Flavor
✔ Use sharp cheddar for stronger flavor
✔ Add a pinch of smoked paprika
✔ Stir in a splash of hot sauce
✔ For thicker soup, add less broth
✔ For thinner soup, add extra milk
🥣 Storage
- Refrigerate up to 4 days
- Reheat gently on stove (add splash of milk if too thick)
- Freezing is possible, but texture may slightly change due to dairy
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A slow cooker version
- An Instant Pot version
- A lighter/healthier version
- Or a copycat restaurant-style version 😊
