Description
Craving something warm, hearty, and soul-satisfying? This Loaded Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food-rich, creamy, and layered with flavor. Perfect for a quick dinner, a cozy weeknight meal, or even a hearty lunch, it brings together tender potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and a swirl of sour cream in every spoonful. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, comfort food, a creamy soup, or an easy recipe for cold weather, this bowl checks every box.
Ingredients
1 lb russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions
Instructions
1. Peel and dice the potatoes, chop the onion and chives, and mince the garlic. Grate the cheddar and cook bacon until crispy; crumble and set aside.
2. In a large pot, melt butter with 1 tbsp reserved bacon fat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Sprinkle in flour to create a roux. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then milk and cream. Stir until smooth.
5. Add potatoes and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
6. Lightly mash some of the potatoes in the pot to thicken the soup while keeping some texture.
7. Stir in sour cream and half of the cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives. Serve hot.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.
Shred your own cheese for best melting-pre-shredded cheese can clump.
Mash only some of the potatoes to keep a creamy yet chunky texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: loaded potato soup, easy dinner, comfort food, creamy soup, cold weather recipe