Irresistible Loaded Cheesy Potato Soup
Warm up with this decadent Loaded Cheesy Potato Soup, featuring creamy russet potatoes blended with sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and a hint of garlic. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this soup is not only comforting but also bursting with flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. Top it off with sour cream and fresh chives for an irresistible finish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by peeling and dicing the potatoes. Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Cook bacon until crispy and crumble.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in bacon oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree part of the soup while leaving some chunks for texture.
- Return to low heat, stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled bacon, sour cream, and fresh chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg