Description
Baked Potato Soup delivers creamy comfort in every spoonful. This loaded version stars tender potatoes, melty cheddar, smoky turkey bacon, and a touch of garlic, all simmered in a rich broth with milk and cream. A cozy, hearty bowl that tastes like your favorite loaded baked potato—just in soup form. Perfect for chilly nights, easy weeknights, or when you crave warm, creamy, satisfying comfort in one comforting bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 6 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 green onions, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash some of the potatoes for a thicker texture, leaving a few chunks.
- Stir in milk and heavy cream. Simmer on low for 5 minutes until creamy.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled turkey bacon, a spoonful of sour cream, and chopped green onions.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use half-and-half or more heavy cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge 3–4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure broth is gluten-free and avoid any flour-based thickeners.
- For a lighter option, swap turkey bacon for turkey sausage or omit entirely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 350 ml)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Baked Potato Soup, Loaded potato soup, Creamy potato soup, Comfort soup, turkey bacon soup, potato soup recipe