loaded potato soup

Ofallon, MO
Updated on Sep 23, 2020

This Loaded Potato Soup is full of tender potatoes, sweet onions, crisp bacon, and chopped chives all in a creamy cheesy broth with a little bit of sour cream. I love to serve this fabulous soup with Cheddar Biscuits with Chive Butter and a simple garden salad. It is a favorite in our house and a frequent request from my son.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon chopped
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 large russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make loaded potato soup

  • Step 1
    In a Dutch oven or heavy stockpot over medium heat brown the bacon. Using a slotted spoon remove the bacon from the pan reserving the grease. Add enough butter to make 2 tablespoons of fat. Melt the butter over medium heat. Add the potatoes and onions to the pan cooking for 5 minutes or until the onions are soft. Add the garlic and the cayenne pepper; cooking for 1 minute stirring constantly. Using a slotted spoon remove the potatoes, onions and garlic to a bowl or plate; reserving any fat in the pan.
  • Step 2
    Melt enough butter to make 4 tablespoons of fat. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring constantly. Whisk in the chicken broth and milk in several intervals alternating between the two.
  • Step 3
    Add the potatoes, onions and garlic back to the pot and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
  • Step 4
    Whisk in both shredded cheeses until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the bacon, sour cream, chives and salt and pepper to taste.

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