Loaded Baked Potato Soup – Easy Recipes for Cozy Nights
This creamy and comforting loaded baked potato soup is the ultimate choice for easy recipes that warm you from the inside out.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving about 1 tbsp of bacon grease.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until softened.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk until smooth.
- Add the diced potatoes and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to slightly mash the soup to your desired consistency.
- Stir in sour cream, 1 cup cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Top with remaining cheese, crispy bacon, and chopped green onions before serving.