Loaded Potato Soup
Loaded Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy russet potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese into a delightful bowl of warmth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this easy-to-make soup is customizable with various toppings to suit your taste. Experience the nostalgia of cozy nights with each spoonful of this hearty dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes, diced
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, fry bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in the bacon fat for about 3 minutes until soft.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with spices like cayenne pepper or incorporate leftover vegetables. To store leftovers, cool completely before transferring to an airtight container; refrigerate for up to 5 days.