Description
A cozy and creamy loaded potato soup that’s packed with flavor and easy to make.
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. Mix until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with the remaining cheese, bacon, and chives or green onions.
Notes
For dairy-free, swap heavy cream for coconut milk or cashew cream. For a thicker soup, mash more potatoes directly in the pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: loaded potato soup, comfort food, easy recipes, soup recipes