Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this loaded baked potato soup! Creamy russet potatoes meld perfectly in a rich, savory broth, topped with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions. This soul-warming dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit any taste preference. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this soup invites laughter and warmth into your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble while reserving drippings.
- Sauté the chopped onion in the drippings until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
- For a creamier texture, blend half of the soup using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream off the heat; serve topped with crumbled bacon, cheese, and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg