Description
Creamy Baked Potato Soup Loaded with Bacon & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This rich and velvety soup combines tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, creating an inviting dish that warms both body and soul. Easy to prepare, it’s suitable for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, where every spoonful feels like a warm hug. Top it with green onions and extra bacon bits for an irresistible finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Clean and peel the potatoes; chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon but leave about 2 tablespoons of grease in the pot.
- Add chopped onion to the pot with the reserved grease; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (15-20 minutes).
- Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (leave some chunks if desired). Gradually stir in heavy cream.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon bits and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg