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A bowl of creamy potato soup topped with crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions, served with a side of thyme

Ultimate Creamy Loaded Potato Soup

This ultimate creamy loaded potato soup is a hearty and comforting dish, packed with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a rich, savory broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 strips thick cut bacon diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup onions small diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 ½ pounds red potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½-1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Garnish
  • as needed green onions sliced
  • as needed sour cream

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add butter and small diced onions to the pot and sauté until tender. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Whisk in the all-purpose flour to create a roux. Once incorporated, gradually whisk in the chicken stock and milk until smooth.
  4. Add the red potatoes, salt, and pepper to the soup. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender, stirring frequently.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the cooked bacon. Garnish with the remaining reserved bacon, sliced green onions, and sour cream before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, use good quality thick-cut bacon. Be sure to stir the soup frequently while the potatoes are cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.