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Bowl of loaded baked potato soup with bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions

Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Bacon

A creamy and hearty soup loaded with potatoes, cheese, and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 4 large russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 slices bacon cooked and crumbled

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  2. Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  4. Use a blender to puree half of the soup, then return it to the pot.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with green onions, sour cream, extra cheese, and crumbled bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a thicker soup, blend more of the potatoes. For a chunkier texture, blend less.

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