Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Loaded Baked Potato Soup, a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for cozy nights. This recipe combines the rich flavors of baked potatoes, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese in a velvety soup base.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Soup:
- 4 large russet potatoes, baked and peeled
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Cook onion until softened, then add garlic.
- Make Roux: Add butter, whisk in flour to make a roux.
- Add Liquid: Slowly whisk in milk and broth, bring to simmer.
- Add Potatoes and Seasonings: Mash potatoes, add to pot with sour cream, cheese, and seasonings.
- Serve: Simmer until creamy, adjust seasoning, and serve topped with bacon, green onions, and more cheese.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, partially blend the soup before adding toppings.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
