Description
A comforting and creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup filled with savory flavors and personalized toppings that evoke warm memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices crispy bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chives or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Peel and cube the potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (around 1 minute).
- Cook the potatoes: Add cubed potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- Blend for creaminess: Blend part of the soup with an immersion blender for a silky texture or mash some potatoes for a chunkier style.
- Stir in cream and cheese: Add heavy cream or milk and shredded cheese; stir until melted. Return to heat to warm through.
- Prepare the toppings: Cook bacon until crispy; optionally sauté mushrooms in butter until golden.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with bacon, cheese, chives, and sautéed mushrooms. Enjoy with crusty bread!
Notes
Adjust salt and pepper to taste and feel free to add your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soup, potato, comfort food, family recipe, creamy soup, winter meal