Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup. This rich and velvety dish features tender russet potatoes blended into a luxurious base, topped with crispy bacon, melting cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, each spoonful warms your soul and delights your taste buds. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing meal ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and dice russet potatoes into small cubes; rinse under cold water.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 3. Cook Potatoes: Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 4. Blend Until Smooth: Use an immersion blender to blend until desired smoothness is reached.
- 5. Incorporate Dairy: Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- 6. Serve with Toppings: Ladle soup into bowls; top with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg