Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup

This creamy loaded baked potato soup is rich and comforting, perfect for a chilly day. It features tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a blend of cheeses, topped with green onions for a burst of flavor.
This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include onion, bacon, salt, heavy cream.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 6 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1.01 tsp salt
- 1 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bunch green onions (sliced)
- 1 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1.01 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, then remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes for a thicker consistency, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper, cooking until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with the crispy bacon and sliced green onions.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 360
- Protein: 14 g
- Fat: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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