Description

This hearty Loaded Baked Potato Soup combines tender chunks of russet potatoes with creamy sour cream, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon for the ultimate comfort food experience. Finished with fresh green onions and extra toppings, it’s perfect for a cozy meal that warms you from the inside out.

Ingredients

Soup Base

4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Creamy Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Extra cheddar cheese, bacon, and sour cream (for garnish)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
Cook Potatoes: Add the peeled and diced potatoes along with the chicken broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Mash Potatoes: Partially mash the potatoes using a potato masher or immersion blender, leaving some chunks intact to add texture to the soup.
Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Continue cooking the soup over low heat, stirring frequently until the cheese melts completely and the soup achieves a rich, creamy consistency.
Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, extra cheddar cheese, sour cream, and any additional preferred toppings.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit bacon.
You can prepare the bacon ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to garnish.
Use an immersion blender for easier and quicker mashing of potatoes within the pot.
Add additional herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavor.
To make the soup thicker, reduce the amount of broth or simmer a bit longer.