Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe
This Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe is rich, creamy and very comforting. It tastes like a loaded baked potato in a bowl. Every spoon feels warm and filling. This soup is perfect for cold days, busy nights or family dinners. You can make it easily at home with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
- Chicken broth
- Whole milk
- Heavy cream
- Garlic cloves
- Onion
- Cheddar cheese
- Cooked bacon
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Green onions
- Sour cream
These are the main ingredients for Loaded Baked Potato Soup. You may already have most at home.
Instructions
Bake the Potatoes
- Wash potatoes well. Bake them at 200°C until soft. Let cool slightly. Peel skins and chop potatoes.
Cook the Bacon
- Cook bacon in a pan until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Chop into small pieces.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic
- Melt butter in a large pot. Add chopped onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
Make the Roux
- Add flour to the butter mixture. Stir constantly for two minutes. This removes the raw flour taste.
Add Broth Slowly
- Pour chicken broth slowly while stirring. Keep stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
Add Milk and Cream
- Pour in milk and heavy cream. Stir gently. Let the soup simmer on low heat.
Add Potatoes
- Add chopped baked potatoes to the pot. Mash some potatoes for thicker texture.
Season the Soup
- Add salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Add Cheese
- Add shredded cheddar cheese slowly. Stir until fully melted and creamy.
Add Bacon
- Add half of the chopped bacon into the soup. Stir gently and simmer for five minutes.
Final Touch
- Turn off heat. Let soup rest for five minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use baked potatoes, not boiled ones, for better flavor.
- Mash only part of the potatoes for perfect texture.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Add cream cheese for extra richness.
- Use smoked cheddar for deeper flavor.
- Add corn or broccoli for variation.
- Adjust thickness with extra milk if needed.