Loaded Potato Soup
A comforting and creamy loaded potato soup packed with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly to form a roux and cook out the raw flour taste, about 2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form.
- Add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash some of the potatoes in the pot to thicken the soup, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in milk, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon pieces and sliced green onions.
Notes
For extra creaminess, substitute half the milk with heavy cream. Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a subtle smoky flavor.