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The Best Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe

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Make this rich, creamy, and satisfying loaded baked potato soup on the stovetop. It is a quick, one-pot comfort food perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for topping
  • 4 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook in the bacon grease until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. Slowly pour this mixture into the simmering soup, stirring constantly. Cook until the soup thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream. Remove the pot from the heat.
  6. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese and the 1/2 cup of sour cream until completely melted and smooth. Do not boil the soup after adding the cheese and cream.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the soup hot, topped with the reserved bacon, remaining cheddar cheese, sour cream, and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the cream and cheese.
  • You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make this recipe vegetarian.
  • This soup freezes well; cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

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