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Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Enjoy a hearty bowl of homemade loaded baked potato soup, blending creamy potatoes with smoky bacon and rich cheese.
Course
Soup
Cuisine
American
Keyword
cheddar cheese, heavy cream, Potatoes
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
1585
kcal
Author
Corrie
Ingredients
4
medium-sized Russet potatoes
peeled and diced
6
strips of bacon
chopped
1
cup
shredded cheddar cheese
1
cup
heavy cream
4
green onions
chopped
1
medium onion
diced
3
cloves
of garlic
minced
4
cups
chicken or vegetable broth
2
tablespoons
all-purpose flour
2
tablespoons
unsalted butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: extra cheese
chopped bacon, sour cream, and chopped green onions
Instructions
In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp, remove, and set aside, keeping the fat in the pot.
Add butter, onion, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until onions are translucent.
Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir for 2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in the broth, ensuring the flour is fully incorporated.
Add diced potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Add heavy cream, stir, and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some potato chunks for texture.
Add cheese, stir until melted and well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon, extra cheese, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
Choose starchy potatoes like Russets to ensure a thick soup consistency.
For vegetarian versions, explore plant-based bacon alternatives.
Adjust consistency by adding more or less broth, according to your preference.
Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting.
Allow the soup to rest for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition
Calories:
1585
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
35
g
|
Protein:
37
g
|
Fat:
147
g
|
Saturated Fat:
91
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
36
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
442
mg
|
Sodium:
819
mg
|
Potassium:
629
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
13
g
|
Vitamin A:
5811
IU
|
Vitamin C:
19
mg
|
Calcium:
1025
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg