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Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup
4.7 from 51 votes

Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup

This baked potato soup is a creamy, savory blend of russet potatoes, milk, chicken stock, and cheddar cheese enriched with bacon, onions, and garlic. The soup has a thick, smooth texture with chunks of tender potato and smoky bacon pieces, delivering comforting flavors typical of loaded baked potatoes in soup form. It’s a warm, satisfying option ideal for cooler days or whenever a creamy potato soup is desired.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 397 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 Bacon cooked and crumbled, slices
  • 2 tablespoon bacon grease or butter
  • ¼ cup onion
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 2 cups milk low fat
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ lbs russet potato peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese sharp
  • ½ cup sour cream or more if desired
  • chive sliced (for garnish, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium high heat for 7-8 minutes or until crispy and brown. You can also bake the bacon in the oven while cutting the potatoes.
  2. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces. (I use my handy kitchen shears to cut mine into pieces)

Add reserved bacon grease or butter to a Dutch oven or soup pot and add in onions.
  3. Cook for approx. 3-5 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring often.
  4. Then add in garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add in chicken broth, milk and flour and whisk until combined well.
  6. Stir in potatoes, salt and pepper and bring to a slight boil.
  7. Reduce heat, cover slightly and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  8. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese, sour cream, ½ of the bacon
  9. If the soup is too thick, add more milk as needed until desired consistency is reached.
  10. Serve immediately. Garnish individual bowls with additional cheese, sour cream, green onions and bacon, if desired.

Notes

  • For quicker prep, use pre-cooked bacon and microwave per package instructions.
  • Potato skins can be left on for added texture if preferred.
  • Adjust soup thickness by adding more chicken broth or milk as needed.
  • Use gluten-free flour if required to maintain thickness.
  • Reheat gently on low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  • This soup does not freeze well because of the dairy content.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 397kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 852mg (36%) Potassium 787mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 522IU (10%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 280mg (28%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 397kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 852mg 36%
Potassium 787mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 522IU 10%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 280mg 28%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.