- 5 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup Oniondiced, about half of one medium onion
- 2 cloves Garlicminced
- 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milknonfat
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cups Chicken brothor vegetable broth
- 4 Potatoeslarge russet, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, about 2 lbs
- 8 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Cheddar cheeseshredded, divided
- Kosher Saltto taste
- Black pepperfreshly ground, to taste
- Chivesto taste, minced
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
If you are looking for another homey soup recipe, this Loaded Baked Potato Soup fits the bill. Thick, creamy, and a little chunky, this delicious soup has all the good stuff we love on a potato – including cheese and bacon. So if you like simple soup recipes with lots of flavor, this flavor-packed soup might become a staple in your dinner rotation.
To make this soup, melt the unsalted butter first, then add the diced onion and sauté until soft. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Next, whisk in the flour and cook until the flour turns golden brown. Gradually whisk in the milk and cream and cook until slightly thickened. Now, whisk in the broth and add in the potatoes. Cook the potatoes in the broth until tender. In the meantime, cook the bacon until crisp and crunchy. Finally, stir in the sour cream, Cheddar cheese, and bacon and season with salt and black pepper to taste. For extra richness, serve with more cheese and bacon on top. Finish with a sprinkle of minced chives and enjoy!
To make the Loaded Baked Potato Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Loaded Baked Potato Soup
1 | Sauté onions | 4 |
2 | Add garlic | 1 |
3 | Add flour | 2 |
4 | Add milk and heavy cream | 2 |
5 | Add broth | 1 |
6 | Add potatoes | 2 |
7 | Simmer | 15 |
8 | Cook bacon | 3 |
9 | Add sour cream, cheese and bacon | 2 |
10 | Serve | |
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This is the ultimate comfort food! Thanks!
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