Loaded Potato Soup

Loaded Potato Soup

from natashaskitchen.com
30 min
6 servings

Easy recipe for creamy Loaded Potato Soup. Chunks of potatoes in a cheesy soup base with sour cream and bacon is pure comfort food!

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 8 oz bacon (bite-sized pieces)
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ med onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup mild or sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp pepper (or to taste)
  • green onions (to serve)

Directions

  1. 1

    Place sliced potatoes into a stockpot and completely cover with 1" of water. Season with ½ tsp salt and cook 8-10 minutes or until potatoes pierce easily with a knife then drain. 

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, saute bacon in a dutch oven until crispy then transfer to a plate, reserving 1 Tbsp bacon grease in the pot. 

  3. 3

    Add 4 Tbsp butter and chopped onions then sautee until tender. Add garlic and cook another minute until fragrant. 

  4. 4

    Quickly whisk in the flour. Slowly add 2 1/2 cups milk and 2 1/2 cups broth, whisking constantly then bring to a soft boil. 

  5. 5

    Add drained potatoes and season soup with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper or season to taste. 

  6. 6

    Stir in 3/4 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and half half of your cooked bacon (reserving the rest for serving). Bring to a boil then remove from heat and serve with your favorite toppings.