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5 from 2 votes

Loaded Potato Soup (Easy and Comforting)

This creamy loaded potato soup is rich, comforting, and packed with bacon, cheese, and potatoes. An easy, cozy soup recipe everyone loves.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy potato soup, loaded potato soup, potato soup recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 410kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 3 Tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 ½ cups onion chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 2-3 cloves
  • 5 cups cubed potatoes about ½ inch chunks (4-5 larger Russet potatoes)
  • 1 stalk celery finely chopped
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups half and half
  • ½ cup sour cream plus extra for garnish
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • green onions chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • In heavy pot over medium heat, cook bacon. Once bacon has been cooked, set aside and discard any remaining fat.
    4 slices bacon
  • Add in butter and melt.
    3 Tablespoons butter
  • Add onions to melted butter and cook for 3-4 minutes, until translucent.
    1 ½ cups onion
  • Add garlic, and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
    1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • Add flour, and whisk for one minute, then slowly whisking in the half and half, then chicken broth.
    ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups half and half, 32 ounces chicken broth
  • Once all ingredients are combined, add in the seasonings, potatoes, and celery.
    5 cups cubed potatoes, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground thyme, 1 stalk celery
  • Bring soup to a simmer and cover halfway.
  • Cook for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • While potatoes are cooking, roughly chop the bacon, and keep to the side.
  • Once potatoes are tender, lower heat to low and add in chopped bacon (leave some for the toppings), sour cream, and cheese. Gently stir, and wait 2-3 minutes for bacon to heat through and cheese to melt.
    ½ cup sour cream, 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • Serve. Top with a dollop of sour cream, chopped green onions, some leftover bacon and cheese.
    green onions

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 696IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 2mg