Easy Creamy Loaded Potato Soup Recipe
This creamy Loaded Potato Soup is ready in just 45 minutes. Packed with smoky bacon, cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions, it's the perfect comforting meal for any day.
Ingredients
- 4 strips thick cut bacon diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup onions small diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ pounds potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½-1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- as needed green onions sliced
- as needed sour cream
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until it’s crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the pot.
- Add the butter and onions to the pot and sauté until tender. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Now whisk in the flour to make the roux. Once all of the flour has been incorporated, continue whisking for 30 seconds. Now whisk in the chicken stock and milk.
- Add the potatoes, salt, and pepper to the soup. Bring it to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and half of the bacon. Garnish with reserved bacon, green onions and sour cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 611kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 23gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1571mgPotassium: 1202mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 680IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 394mgIron: 2mg
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