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Loaded Potato Soup

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October 13, 2022

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Loaded Potato Soup – Creamy soup is loaded with chunks of potato, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and bacon. A sprinkling of diced scallions gives this soup the full loaded potato look and taste.

front shot of bowl of loaded potato soup with shredded cheese and crispy bacon bits on top

Hello soup season! The weather has turned cool here so that means comfort food is on the stove and/or in the oven. And what’s more comforting than a warm bowl of soup?!

I tend to focus on making brothy soups but every once in a while I like to make something thick and hearty. One of the latest favorites in my house is one of those comforting soups, my Loaded Potato Soup. It’s a creamy soup but without an ounce of cream. The texture comes from a roux that gets thickened with whole milk and chicken broth. Potato, cheddar cheese, bacon, and sour cream gets added to give the soup all the flavors of a loaded baked potato.

close up of loaded potato soup in a blue bowl
overhead shot of loaded potato soup in a bowl with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon on top
spoonful of loaded potato soup scooped from a bowl

Making this soup

Like most other soups, this soup starts out by cooking the protein first to build on that flavor. The bacon get’s crisped in the Dutch oven before it is removed and drained. It is removed so it doesn’t get overcooked in the pan while we add in the rest of the ingredients. But don’t worry – we’ll add it back later.

Next, the onions are cooked with butter to soften them up. Garlic is added once the onions are softened and cooked until fragrant. This only takes about 30 seconds.

Now it’s time to add the flour to make the roux. The flour is whisked with the onion and butter mixture until a paste forms. The liquids are added to the paste very slowly to turn the paste into a thickened, creamy soup base.

overhead shot of spoonful of soup in a bowl

Precooking the potatoes

While you’re prepping the soup base, the diced potatoes are cooking in hot water. But don’t cook them entirely all the way. We want to add them to the soup when they are soft to the bite but still have a firmness to them. This ensures they stay in tact when they are added to the soup.

Finishing off the soup

Once the soup based is made, the cooked potatoes are added to the soup. Sour cream, cheddar cheese, and seasonings are also added to the soup, plus half of the cooked bacon. The soup is heated through and then read to be served!

Tips & Tricks

  1. Cook potatoes al dente. Don’t cook the potatoes too much or you risk them getting mushy and falling apart in the soup. Cook them when they are just soft enough to the bite.
  2. Add liquids slowly. When using a roux, you must add liquids to it slowly so the roux stays thick. If you drown it, you risk the soup staying liquidy.
  3. Season your soup at the end. There are many things that are getting added to the soup that are already seasoned – potatoes, bacon, cheese – so don’t add salt until all ingredients are in the soup so that you know what the salt levels are before adding more.
bowl of loaded potato soup with a spoon
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Loaded Potato Soup

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large Russett potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces bacon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ medium onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2½ cups whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • sliced green onions for serving

Instructions

  • Add peeled and cubed potatoes to a large pot. Fill with water until it's one inch above the potatoes. Add 1 teaspoons of salt to the water. Cover and place over medium-high heat until water is boiling. Remove cover and continue cooking until al dente. Drain and set aside until later in the recipe.
  • Diced bacon into small pieces. Cook in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Scoop out cooked bacon and drain on paper towels. Do not discard bacon drippings.
  • Add butter and onion bacon drippings and continue to cook over medium heat until softened, about 8 minutes. Do not let the onions burn so make sure you stir occasionally. Add in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add flour to onion mixture and whisk together. Continue to whisk for about 2 minutes. Slowly add milk to the mixture to roux to let it thicken up. Do the same with the chicken broth. Bring soup back up to a simmer. Add in the potatoes and stir.
  • Add cheese to the soup in 1/4-cup bunches, whisking after every addition. This prevents clumping and helps the cheese melt evenly. Add half of the cooked bacon and the sour cream. Stir to combined. Taste the soup and then season, as needed.
  • Serve soup immediately with the rest of the cooked bacon, sliced green onions, and more cheese on top.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Natasha’s Kitchen

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Comments

  1. Ann says

    October 23, 2022 at 5:33 pm

    I love a good potato soup, and a loaded potato soup is even better! Bacon always makes everything taste just that much better! A great fall soup!

    Reply
  2. Tammy says

    October 21, 2022 at 3:15 pm

    Potato soup is one of my favorites. This looks so hearty and delicious. I could go for a big bowl right now…cannot wait to make this over the weekend.

    Reply
  3. Tracy says

    October 20, 2022 at 11:57 pm

    I love that this is a loaded soup that’s actually loaded! So much flavor and is hearty and comforting. My whole family loved it, thank you!

    Reply
  4. Lauren Michael Harris says

    October 20, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    You literally can. do no wrong in my book when you combine potatoes, cheese and bacon. So comforting and filling. I’ll be eating this all winter long!

    Reply
  5. Veronika says

    October 20, 2022 at 12:27 pm

    This is such a delicious and comforting meal. My whole family loved it and ate double portions 😉

    Reply
  6. Michelle says

    October 20, 2022 at 8:56 am

    Ultimate comfort food! We will be making this fantastic, warm, creamy soup all winter long!

    Reply
  7. Patricia says

    October 19, 2022 at 8:43 pm

    What a fab soup that could really be your main dish! It’s ideal with a side salad, and perfect now that the weather has turned chilly!

    Reply
  8. Bernice says

    October 19, 2022 at 12:04 pm

    What a bowl of soup! I just happened to have some leftover bacon in the fridge and all of the other ingredients on hand. I’m so glad I did because this soup was so delicious and comforting. A real keeper.

    Reply
  9. Kathryn says

    October 19, 2022 at 10:48 am

    This potato soup is insanely delicious! I loved everything about it and it was so creamy, flavorful, and comforting. Definitely will make again the next time were craving comfort!

    Reply
  10. Heather @ US Japan Fam says

    October 18, 2022 at 7:31 pm

    I’m honestly not that big on soups and stews but hot damnnnn you had me at cheese and bacon LOL!! Trying this as soon as I can get to the grocery store!

    Reply
  11. Tisha says

    October 18, 2022 at 5:42 pm

    Love potato soup! Perfect time of the year for it

    Reply
  12. Sara Welch says

    October 18, 2022 at 1:45 pm

    I love soup season for recipes just like this one! Served this for dinner last night and it did not disappoint! The perfect comfort food for a cold day, indeed!

    Reply
  13. Beth says

    October 18, 2022 at 1:43 pm

    This is literally every flavor I love with potatoes all mashed up into one tasty soup. This is PERFECT.

    Reply
  14. Colleen says

    October 18, 2022 at 1:41 pm

    I usually find potato soup a little boring, But this loaded potato soup was so good! Just like a loaded baked potato. I’ll make this again for sure!

    Reply
  15. Renee B says

    October 18, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    Such a rich and satisfying cold-weather soup, and so easy to make, too. (Makes great leftovers, too.)

    Reply
  16. Amber Myers says

    October 17, 2022 at 8:43 pm

    Yes please, this is my kind of soup. I love to make soups when it’s cold outside so I will keep this one in mind.

    Reply
  17. Marta says

    October 17, 2022 at 3:10 pm

    I love loaded backed potatoes so I was excited to try out this recipe for the soup version. It did not disappoint. It had all the flavors of a baked potato with the soul-comforting taste of a hearty soup.

    Reply
  18. Gloria says

    October 17, 2022 at 11:53 am

    I am in comfort food mode right now. This is the perfect soup for a chilly day like today. I think I will make some for dinner tonight.

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