Description
Baked Potato Soup is a rich, creamy, and comforting soup that brings all the delicious flavors of a loaded baked potato into a bowl. With tender potatoes, savory bacon, cheese, sour cream, and green onions, this hearty soup is the ultimate cozy meal for chilly days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled, plus more for garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup: Once the potatoes are cooked, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender. Blend until smooth and return it to the pot.
- Add the cream: Stir in the heavy cream, sour cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat the soup over low heat until it’s warmed through.
- Stir in the cheese and bacon: Add the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon to the soup, stirring until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra cheese, bacon, green onions, and fresh parsley (if using). Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a chunkier soup, reserve some of the cooked potatoes before blending and add them back in after pureeing.
- For a vegetarian version, simply use vegetable broth and skip the bacon, or substitute with a plant-based bacon alternative.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat, adding more broth if necessary to reach your desired consistency.
- Top with additional toppings like crispy onions or a drizzle of ranch dressing for extra flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg