Loaded Baked Potato Soup
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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

A hearty, creamy potato soup loaded with crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and all the classic baked potato toppings.

52Min
4Servings
485Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendly
#soup#comfort food#cozy#potato#bacon#cheese

Equipment

Chef's knife
Cutting board
Box grater
Frying pan
Tongs
Plate
Large pot
Spatula
Wooden spoon
Whisk
Ladle
Serving bowls

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

potatoes (baked)

4 piece

bacon (cooked, crumbled)

200 g

onion (diced)

1 piece

garlic (minced)

3 clove

butter

60 g

all-purpose flour

30 g

milk

500 ml

chicken broth

500 ml

cheddar cheese (shredded)

150 g

sour cream

120 g

green onions (sliced)

4 piece

salt

5 g

black pepper

2 g

Instructions

1

Prepare Ingredients

Dice onion, mince garlic, shred cheese, and prepare all other ingredients.

10 min
2

Cook Bacon

Cook bacon until crispy, then drain and crumble.

10 minMedium heattimer 10 min
Cook bacon in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan
3

Sauté Aromatics

In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic in bacon fat or butter until fragrant.

5 minMedium heattimer 5 min
Do not brown the garlic, just cook until fragrant
4

Make Roux

Add flour to the pot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

2 minMedium heattimer 2 min
This creates a thickener for the soup
5

Add Liquids

Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth until smooth.

3 minMedium heat
6

Add Potatoes

Add diced baked potatoes and bring to a gentle simmer.

15 minLow heattimer 15 min
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking
7

Finish Soup

Stir in sour cream, half the cheese, and most of the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.

5 minLow heat
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving
8

Serve

Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheese, bacon, green onions, and sour cream.

2 min

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or stovetop over medium heat

Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess

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