Loaded Potato Soup

Warm, hearty, and brimming with comforting flavors, this Loaded Potato Soup is the ultimate cozy meal for chilly days. Made with tender Russet potatoes, crisp bacon, and a rich combination of milk, sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese, every spoonful delivers creamy perfection. The soup is thickened naturally by mashing some of the potatoes, creating a luscious texture while leaving chunks for a satisfying bite. Aromatic onions and garlic add depth, while green onion garnishes and crispy bacon crumbles provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just over an hour, this one-pot wonder is easy to make, customizable, and ideal for family dinners or weeknight meals. Serve it with crusty bread for a bowl of comfort you won’t be able to resist! Keywords: Loaded Potato Soup, creamy potato soup, bacon soup, homemade soup recipe, comfort food recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 8 slices Bacon
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 large Onion
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 stalks Green onions

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes, about 1/2-inch.

Step 2

In a large soup pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.

Step 3

Add the butter to the pot and melt over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic cloves, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 5

Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth, then add the diced potatoes.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 7

Using a potato masher, mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot to thicken the soup, leaving some chunks for texture.

Step 8

Stir in the milk, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has melted and the soup is hot, about 5 minutes.

Step 9

Season with salt and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste as desired.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3433.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3396.1

Total Fat 162.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 484.3mg	0%
Sodium 7411.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 363.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 65.5g
Protein 143.2g	0%

Vitamin D 229.4IU	0%
Calcium 2492.4mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 9146.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 41.7%