Description
Make a thick, creamy, and comforting loaded potato soup on the stovetop. This recipe includes bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, add the diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the flour into the milk until smooth.
- Slowly whisk the milk mixture into the simmering soup. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the soup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Do not let it boil rapidly.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and the shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese melts completely and the soup is smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with crumbled bacon and fresh chives.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash about one-third of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
- You can cook the bacon ahead of time to speed up preparation.
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes if you prefer a slightly sweeter flavor and a naturally creamier texture without as much mashing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 75