Description
Creamy Loaded Potato Soup is a comforting dish that delivers warmth and satisfaction with every spoonful. This hearty soup features buttery russet potatoes blended to creamy perfection, enriched with savory bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. Garnished with fresh green onions, it’s a delightful balance of flavors and textures that makes it perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. Quick to prepare in under an hour, this recipe is not only easy but also highly customizable—allowing everyone to tailor their bowl to their liking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Crispy bacon bits (to taste)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash, peel, and cube the russet potatoes.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Cook potatoes: Add cubed potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Blend for creaminess: Use an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached.
- Add cream and seasonings: Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper; heat through on low without boiling.
- Serve hot: Ladle into bowls and top with cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg