Description
This creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup combines tender baked russet potatoes, sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, sour cream, and green onions in a rich, comforting soup that’s perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes baked, cooled slightly, and diced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings:
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese
- Extra crumbled bacon
- Chopped green onions
- A dollop of sour cream
Instructions
- Dice the four large baked russet potatoes after they have cooled slightly. Set aside.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion and cook until tender.
- Add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the all-purpose flour into the butter, onion, and garlic mixture. Stir until combined.
- Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring as you add it. Add the whole milk and heavy cream, stirring to combine into a creamy soup base.
- Add the diced baked potatoes and stir gently to distribute them throughout the soup.
- Add the sour cream and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Stir until incorporated and the cheese has melted into the soup.
- Stir in the cooked, crisp crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.
- Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting the salt to taste.
- Serve warm with optional extra cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- Dice the baked potatoes into similar-sized pieces so the soup has an even, hearty texture.
- Taste the soup before adding more salt because the chicken broth, cheddar, and bacon can already contribute saltiness.
- For the classic loaded baked potato presentation, finish each bowl with extra cheddar, bacon, green onions, and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 600 calories