Easy Loaded Potato Soup
Loaded Potato Soup is the ultimate bowl of comfort — creamy, hearty, and packed with all the good stuff like crispy bacon, melted cheese, and tender potatoes.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-1 inch cubes
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black or white pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- green onions, shredded cheese, bacon for toppings
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove to a paper towel–lined plate. Drain most of the grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot.
- Sauté onion in the bacon drippings, along with 4 tablespoon butter, until onion is soft and translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions, whisking until smooth. Gradually whisk in chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then lower temperature to medium, cooking until potatoes are fork tender. About 12–15 minutes.
- Use a potato masher to lightly mash some potatoes (⅓-1/2 of the soup) for a thicker texture (optional).
- Stir in milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Mix in shredded cheese, cooked bacon, and sour cream.
- Simmer 10-15 minutes. Serve hot cooked bacon, shredded cheese, and green onions. Enjoy!
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