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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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A creamy, cheesy baked potato soup loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, scallions, and sour cream. Perfect comfort food for cold days that’s easy to prepare and a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (950 ml)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (170 g)
  • ½ cup sour cream (120 ml)
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter (28 g)
  • Optional toppings: extra shredded cheddar cheese, crispy cooked bacon bits, chopped fresh chives or parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the bacon fat. Once melted, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
  3. Stir in diced potatoes and pour in 4 cups chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Partially blend about half of the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender, leaving some potato chunks for texture.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Slowly stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese until cheese melts completely.
  6. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Remove soup from heat and stir in ½ cup sour cream until smooth. Add half of the crispy bacon back into the pot and stir gently.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with remaining bacon, sliced green onions, extra shredded cheddar, or fresh herbs. Serve hot.

Notes

If soup is too thick, thin with a splash of broth or milk. If too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce. Stir gently after adding cheese to avoid clumping. Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting. For gluten-free, verify broth and bacon labels. Variations include vegetarian, low-carb (cauliflower), dairy-free, and spicy versions.

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