Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Loaded Potato Soup. Each bowl is a warm embrace, filled with fluffy russet potatoes, rich cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and fresh green onions. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup not only satisfies your hunger but also brings family and friends together around the table. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, then stir in minced garlic.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes while keeping others intact for texture.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then add crispy bacon bits.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg