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Loaded Potato Soup: The Ultimate Comfort in a Bowl
When the weather cools down or you’re just craving something hearty and satisfying, few dishes hit the spot quite like Loaded Potato Soup. Rich, creamy, and packed with all the best flavors of a classic baked potato—cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives—this soup is a comfort food classic that brings cozy vibes with every spoonful.
Whether you’re looking to warm up on a chilly evening or serve a crowd-pleasing dish for your family, this easy loaded potato soup recipe will become a go-to in your kitchen. Best of all, it uses simple ingredients and comes together in under an hour.
🥔 What Is Loaded Potato Soup?
Loaded potato soup takes everything you love about a baked potato and transforms it into a warm, creamy soup. It features tender chunks of potato in a thick, velvety broth, and it’s “loaded” with all your favorite toppings: crispy bacon, shredded cheddar, sour cream, and green onions or chives. The result? A deeply comforting, flavor-packed bowl that’s as filling as it is delicious.
🧀 Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 5–6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Optional Toppings:
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions or chives
- Sour cream
- Extra crispy bacon bits
- Cracked black pepper
👩🍳 How to Make Loaded Potato Soup
1. Cook the Bacon
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove it from the pot and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 1–2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot for flavor.
2. Sauté Onion and Garlic
Add the diced onion to the bacon grease and sauté until translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Make the Roux
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to cook out the flour taste. This will help thicken the soup.
4. Add Broth and Potatoes
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring. Add the diced potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
