Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy baked potato soup, a heartwarming blend of buttery russet potatoes, savory bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings, each spoonful delivers rich flavors and satisfying creaminess that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash, peel, and cut the russet potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Potatoes: Pour in chicken broth and add cubed potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Create Creamy Base: After simmering for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender, use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot for added creaminess.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Finish with Bacon and Green Onions: Just before serving, mix in crispy bacon bits and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg