Comforting Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Comforting Loaded Baked Potato Soup is the ultimate warm embrace on chilly evenings. This rich and creamy soup combines hearty russet potatoes with sharp cheddar cheese, enhanced by crumbled turkey bacon and fresh green onions. It’s a delightful meal that satisfies both family gatherings and quiet solo nights. Enjoy the taste of home in every spoonful of this comforting dish, perfect for warming your soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, dried thyme, smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion in olive oil for 5 to 7 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and broth along with thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender to your desired texture—smooth or slightly chunky.
- Incorporate heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream into the pot. Heat over low until the cheese melts completely.
- Serve hot with toppings like crumbled turkey bacon, additional cheese, and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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