Description
Comforting loaded baked potato soup delivers hearty warmth with classic potato goodness and rich toppings. Each spoonful brings creamy Wisconsin cheddar, crispy bacon bits, and green onion garnish that promise delicious satisfaction for hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Hearty Ingredients:
- 4 Russet potatoes
- 8 ounces (226 grams) bacon
- 2 cups (226 grams) cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Liquid and Broth Components:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 2 green onions or chives
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Render bacon in a skillet until golden and crisp, then crumble into rustic pieces and reserve for garnishing.
- Melt butter in a substantial pot, incorporating finely diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, adding chunky potato cubes seasoned with salt and pepper, then elevate heat to achieve a rolling boil before reducing to a gentle simmer.
- Allow potatoes to soften completely, periodically mashing some against the pot’s side to create a naturally thickened texture.
- Introduce heavy cream, stirring continuously to prevent scorching, then fold in shredded cheese and dollops of sour cream until the soup transforms into a luxuriously smooth consistency.
- Gently heat the soup, ensuring cheese melts completely without bringing to a full boil.
- Ladle the creamy potato soup into warm bowls, generously garnishing with reserved crispy bacon fragments, additional cheese sprinkles, and freshly chopped chives.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, offering a comforting and indulgent dining experience.
Notes
- Ensure bacon is super crisp for maximum crunch and flavor contrast in the soup.
- Leave some potato chunks whole while mashing others to create a perfect creamy-chunky consistency.
- Replace potatoes with cauliflower for a keto-friendly version that maintains similar comfort food vibes.
- Substitute bacon with smoked paprika and use vegetable broth to create a meat-free alternative that still delivers rich, smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg