Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Loaded Baked Potato Soup, a heartwarming dish that combines fluffy baked potatoes, crispy bacon, and rich cheddar cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this soup is easy to make and even easier to love. Each spoonful is a warm hug that brings back cozy memories while tantalizing your taste buds with its velvety goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium baking potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and prick the potatoes with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack for about 1 hour until tender.
- Once cool, peel and dice the potatoes into chunks. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes), then stir in minced garlic for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add diced potatoes and let them cook together for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, allowing it to heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding half of the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve by ladling into bowls and topping with remaining cheese, bacon bits, and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg