Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

Loaded potato soup is rich, creamy soup made with potatoes and typically includes ingredients found in a loaded baked potato. It’s often made with:

• Potatoes (usually russet or Yukon gold)
• Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• Cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Green onions or chives
• Milk or cream (to create the creamy base)
• Butter and flour (to make a roux and thicken the soup)
• Salt and pepper (for seasoning)

Here’s a quick and easy Loaded Potato Soup recipe (serves 4–6):

Ingredients:

• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions or chives (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pot.
2. Sauté the onion and garlic in the bacon fat until soft (about 3–4 minutes).
3. Add butter to the pot. Once melted, stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to make a roux.
4. Slowly whisk in the milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened (3–5 minutes).
5. Add the diced potatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook until tender (about 15–20 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. Once potatoes are soft, mash some of them in the pot to thicken the soup, or leave them chunky if you prefer.
7. Stir in the cheese, sour cream, and most of the bacon (save some for garnish). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, topped with green onions, extra cheese, and remaining bacon.