Comforting Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe
This Comforting Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a creamy, hearty soup perfect for chilly days. Loaded with tender diced potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and topped with fresh green onions, it’s a delicious and filling meal that combines the flavors of a classic loaded baked potato into a warm, satisfying soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Toppings
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Potatoes: Add diced potatoes to the pot along with chicken or vegetable broth. Stir in dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend Soup: Once potatoes are tender, use an immersion blender to achieve a smooth or slightly chunky texture as preferred. Alternatively, carefully transfer soup in batches to a stand blender and blend until smooth.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Continue cooking over low heat until cheese fully melts and soup is heated through, around 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve with Toppings: Ladle soup into serving bowls. Top each portion with crumbled bacon, additional shredded cheese, and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable broth to make the soup vegetarian.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more broth or cream according to your preference.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use an immersion blender carefully to avoid splashes of hot soup.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Keywords: baked potato soup, loaded potato soup, creamy potato soup, comfort food soup, cheddar cheese soup, bacon potato soup
