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Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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A warm, comforting soup featuring creamy potatoes, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and a touch of sour cream, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add butter to the bacon fat and melt over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add diced potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Partially blend about half the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender, leaving some potato chunks for texture. Return blended soup to the pot if using a regular blender.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese melts and soup is creamy, about 5 minutes. Avoid boiling.
  6. Remove pot from heat and stir in sour cream. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Serve soup hot, topped with crispy bacon bits and sliced green onions.

Notes

Let the soup cool slightly before blending to avoid splatter. Partial blending creates a creamy yet chunky texture. Avoid boiling after adding dairy to prevent curdling. Season gradually to avoid over-salting. For thicker soup, mash some potato chunks or simmer longer.

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Keywords: baked potato soup, creamy soup, comfort food, bacon soup, cheddar cheese soup, easy soup recipe

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