Description
This hearty loaded baked potato soup is pure comfort in a bowl, featuring creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fresh chives. Perfect for cold winter evenings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 8 slices bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook diced bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add butter to the bacon fat and melt. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir constantly for 2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually add chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Add cubed potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Using a potato masher, partially mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup while leaving some chunks.
- Stir in heavy cream and sour cream until well combined.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with reserved crispy bacon, extra cheese, chives, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash more potatoes. For a thinner consistency, add more chicken broth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently over low heat, adding a splash of milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
