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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

A thick, creamy soup packed with crispy bacon, melty cheese, and tender potatoes. Like a baked potato in a bowl—pure comfort food!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large russet potatoes peeled & diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • Melt butter in the pot, then sauté onion for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth, milk, and cream.
  • Add diced potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are soft.
  • Mash some potatoes for a thicker texture. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese and sour cream.
  • Serve with crispy bacon, extra cheese, and green onions.
Keyword Cheesy Soup, Comfort Food, Potato Soup