Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup. Packed with flavors of bacon, cheese, and chives, it’s the perfect bowl to warm you up on chilly nights. This easy-to-make soup combines fluffy russet potatoes with rich heavy cream, making it a delightful treat for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a meal that feels like a warm hug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup chopped chives or green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy; remove bacon and leave drippings in the pot.
- Add diced onions and garlic to the pot, sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and add diced potatoes; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, cooked bacon bits, salt, and pepper; heat gently until cheese melts completely.
- Serve hot topped with additional cheese, chives, or more bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg