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Steaming bowl of classic loaded potato soup recipe with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives.

Creamy Loaded Potato Soup

This hearty, creamy loaded potato soup is packed with bacon, cheddar cheese, and sour cream — the ultimate comfort food perfect for cozy nights or easy weeknight dinners.
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Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 strips uncooked bacon, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter (unsalted or salted)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1.5 cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (42g)
  • 2 ½ lbs gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 6 large)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (945ml)
  • 2 cups milk (475ml)
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream (155ml)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼–½ teaspoon ancho chili powder (optional)
  • ⅔ cup sour cream (160g)
  • shredded cheddar cheese, chives, additional sour cream and bacon for topping (optional)

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large soup pot
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Whisk Optional for flour step
  • Blender (or Immersion Blender)
  • serving ladle

Method
 

  1. Cook chopped bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving the fat in the pot.
  2. Add butter and chopped onion to the pot. Cook for 3–5 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to form a smooth paste. Use a whisk if needed to avoid lumps.
  4. Add potatoes, chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and optional chili powder. Stir and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Blend half of the soup in a blender or use an immersion blender to puree part of the soup for a creamy texture.
  7. Return blended soup to pot. Stir in sour cream and reserved bacon. Mix well.
  8. Simmer for another 15 minutes on low heat to blend flavors. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve hot. Garnish with extra sour cream, shredded cheddar, bacon, and chives.

Notes

Swap in turkey bacon or veggie broth for dietary needs. Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best results. Adjust spices to taste, and feel free to add cayenne or hot sauce for extra kick.