Description
Enjoy a delightful experience with this Creamy Baked Potato Soup, a classic Loaded Potato Soup Recipe perfect for winter evenings. This hearty soup boasts a rich, creamy texture, blending russet potatoes, cheddar cheese, and savory bacon to create one of the Best Loaded Potato Soup recipes. It’s an ideal choice among Soups Recipes for its comforting flavors, making it the ultimate Cup Of Soup to warm both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in diced russet potatoes and thyme, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the soup to desired consistency using a blender or potato masher.
- Stir in heavy cream, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls, topping with sour cream, remaining cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Dice potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Adjust cheese and spices to taste.
- Simmer longer for a thicker soup.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Loaded Baked Potato Soup, winter soup, potato soup, creamy soup