Description
This Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting bowl packed with all your favorite baked potato toppings. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for a cozy night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Let cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh and set aside. Discard the skins.
- While the potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the reserved potato flesh, milk, and heavy cream. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened. Do not boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream until well combined and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with crumbled bacon and fresh chives.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the bacon.
- You can add other toppings like extra cheese, green onions, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- The soup can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: Approx. 550
- Sugar: Approx. 8g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 35g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40g
- Fiber: Approx. 5g
- Protein: Approx. 18g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 80mg