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Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe Easy Comfort Food

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A creamy, hearty soup loaded with crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and tender potatoes—everything you love about a baked potato in spoonable form.

Ingredients

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  • 4 Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced finely
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add the butter to the pot and melt it. Sauté the diced onion for 4–5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir the cubed potatoes into the pot, ensuring they’re coated in the buttery onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the potatoes are fully submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Use an immersion blender to puree about half of the soup directly in the pot, creating a creamy base while leaving some potato chunks for texture.
  6. Stir in the whole milk and sour cream, then let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  7. Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy bacon, chopped green onions, and extra cheese if desired.

Notes

Save some bacon grease for added flavor. If the soup becomes too thick, add a splash of milk or broth to thin it out. For a gluten-free version, skip the flour and blend more of the soup.

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