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loaded baked potato soup

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

This creamy loaded baked potato soup is rich, comforting, and full of fluffy potato chunks, cheese, and savory toppings. It’s perfect for cozy dinners, gatherings, or chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 4 large russet potatoes diced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Topping
  • ½ cup cooked bacon bits
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot and sauté onions until soft.
  2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Stir in potatoes and chicken broth, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
  4. Pour in milk and heavy cream, stirring until creamy.
  5. Add cheddar cheese and sour cream, stirring until melted and smooth.
  6. Serve hot and top with bacon bits, cheese, and green onions.

Notes

  • Soup thickens as it cools. Add milk if needed when reheating.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Swap bacon with turkey bacon or leave it out for a vegetarian version.
  • Mash some potatoes for thicker texture.