Description
Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Chives is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and cozy gatherings. This creamy soup combines fluffy russet potatoes, savory bacon, and fresh chives for a delightful explosion of flavors. Topped with a dollop of sour cream and crispy bacon bits, each spoonful offers warmth and satisfaction. Ideal for meal prep or entertaining, this versatile dish guarantees to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft.
- Pour in chicken broth and add the diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender.
- Use a potato masher to mash some potatoes for creaminess while keeping chunks intact.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot topped with crumbled bacon, sour cream, and fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg