Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Creamy potato soup loaded with bacon, cheese, and green onions - all the flavors of a loaded baked potato in a bowl.
Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team
Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving · estimated
Calories
520
Protein
18 g
Carbs
42 g
Fat
32 g
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Ingredients
Shop the tools- 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- Salt and pepper
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
Cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
Sauté onion in bacon drippings until soft. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
Add potatoes and broth. Bring to boil, then simmer 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Mash some potatoes against side of pot to thicken.
Gradually add milk and cream to flour mixture, whisking until smooth.
Add cream mixture to soup, stirring well.
Stir in sour cream and cheese until melted.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve topped with bacon, extra cheese, and green onions.
Chef's Comfy Tip
Leave some potato chunks for texture - you want a mix of creamy and chunky for the perfect loaded potato soup experience.
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