loaded potato soup

Name: Loaded Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slice(s) bacon chopped; 1/4 cup(s) butter, unsalted; 4 large russet potatoes or yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed; 1 medium onion finely chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic minced; 1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; ¼ cup(s) flour; 2 ½ cup(s) low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 2 ½ cup(s) 2% milk; 1 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar; 1 cup(s) shredded white cheddar; ½ cup(s) sour cream; ¼ cup(s) chopped chives; salt and pepper to taste

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Aug 8, 2023

This Loaded Potato Soup Recipe is full of tender chunks of 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 creamy soup with cheddar biscuits and a simple garden salad. It is a favorite in our house and a frequent request from my son.

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Delicious and luscious Loaded Potato Soup satisfies even the pickiest eaters with crisp bacon and a creamy cheesy broth.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 slices bacon chopped
1/4 cup butter, unsalted
4 large russet potatoes or yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed
1 medium onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup flour
2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 ½ cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
1 cup shredded white cheddar
½ cup sour cream
¼ 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; cook 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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