Description
Cozy and cheesy, this loaded potato soup is quick to make and packed with flavor, including crispy bacon bits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices of crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until translucent, then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Mash some of the potatoes for a thicker consistency, then stir in the heavy cream and half of the cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with the remaining cheese, bacon, and chives or green onions.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the garlic. Taste as you go for seasoning adjustments. For vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and skip bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: loaded potato soup, creamy soup, comfort food