Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Loaded baked potato soup is thick, creamy, and topped with all the classic baked potato fixings: bacon, cheese, and green onions. It is the ultimate cozy comfort food in a bowl. Rich and hearty, it makes a satisfying dinner the whole family will ask for again.
- ⏱ 45 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 1 kg russet potatoes, cubed
- 150 g bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar
- 3 tbsp flour
- to garnish green onions
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crisp, then set aside, leaving a little fat in the pot.
- Saute the onion, then stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the potatoes and broth and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Mash part of the soup for a thick, chunky texture, then stir in the milk.
- Take off the heat and stir in the cheddar until melted, then season.
- Serve topped with bacon, more cheese, and green onions.
💡 Chef's tip
Add the cheese off the heat and stir until melted; boiling cheese soup can make it grainy and cause it to separate.
Reserving some of the cooked potato and mashing only part of the soup is the trick to a thick base with tender chunks, giving body without needing excessive cream.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 17 g
- Carbs: 38 g
- Fat: 23 g
