Description
Fall Comfort Food: Loaded Baked Potato Soup is the ultimate cozy dish for chilly evenings. This creamy, rich soup is packed with tender russet potatoes, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, offering a mouthwatering experience that warms the soul. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this comforting bowl of goodness is sure to become a seasonal staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping the bacon fat in the pot.
- Saut? chopped onion in the bacon fat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and saut? for another minute.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Using an immersion blender or transfer to a standard blender, puree the mixture until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm topped with crispy bacon bits and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 53mg