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The Best Homemade Loaded Potato Soup

A rich, creamy loaded potato soup made with tender potatoes, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and classic toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk
  • Potato masher or immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon until crisp and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in butter until softened.
  3. Stir in flour and cook briefly to form a roux.
  4. Add broth and potatoes, simmer until tender.
  5. Mash some potatoes to thicken the soup.
  6. Stir in milk, cream, cheese, and sour cream.
  7. Season and serve with toppings.

Notes

Adjust thickness with milk and customize toppings as desired.