Description
Cozy Loaded Baked Potato Soup is the ultimate fall comfort food that warms you from the inside out. This creamy, hearty soup combines tender russet potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese in a velvety broth, perfect for chilly evenings. With every spoonful, experience a delightful blend of flavors that will have you reminiscing about cozy nights by the fire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and dicing the potatoes, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the bacon but leave drippings in the pot.
- Sauté onions in the bacon drippings until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic for the last minute.
- Stir in diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Blend soup until smooth with an immersion blender or regular blender (leave some chunks for texture). Stir in heavy cream.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving hot with bacon bits and chives on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, add smoked paprika or cayenne pepper. Substitute gouda or pepper jack cheese for a twist. Leftovers can be stored for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.