Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this hearty loaded potato soup, delivering rich creamy goodness straight from grandma’s kitchen. Potato lovers will savor each spoonful of this classic comfort dish that warms hearts and satisfies hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups (0.95 liters) chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Green onions
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cooking vessel and gently dissolve butter, sautéing chopped onions and minced garlic until they turn translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Introduce diced potatoes and chicken broth into the pot, elevating the temperature until liquid reaches a vigorous bubble, then reduce heat to allow gentle simmering.
- Allow potatoes to tenderize and break down, periodically checking their softness with a fork, which typically requires approximately 15-20 minutes of patient cooking.
- Transform the potato mixture into a creamy texture by carefully mashing or blending the contents, creating a rustic yet smooth consistency that captures the hearty character of the soup.
- Introduce milk, heavy cream, and sharp cheddar cheese, stirring continuously to ensure smooth incorporation and prevent any potential scorching.
- Fold in half of the crispy bacon pieces, allowing their smoky flavor to permeate the liquid while the cheese melts and integrates seamlessly into the soup’s body.
- Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences and balancing the flavors.
- Remove from heat and gently swirl in sour cream, creating a luxurious and velvety finish to the soup.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with remaining bacon crumbles, additional shredded cheese, freshly chopped green onions, and an optional dollop of sour cream for an extra indulgent presentation.
Notes
- Customize potato texture by choosing between chunky mashed or completely smooth soup using your preferred mashing technique.
- Swap whole milk and cream with lighter alternatives like half-and-half or plant-based milk for a lower-calorie version.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium chicken broth and gradually adding salt to match your dietary preferences.
- Transform this recipe into a vegetarian option by replacing chicken broth with vegetable broth and bacon with smoked paprika for similar depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg