Description
Warm up your soul with a comforting bowl of Loaded Potato Soup! This creamy delight combines tender russet potatoes, rich cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a swirl of sour cream for an irresistible dish perfect for chilly nights or casual gatherings. The easy-to-follow recipe makes it a family favorite and an excellent choice for meal prep. Serve it as a hearty main course or alongside your favorite bread and salads, and enjoy its warm, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Green onions and parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher to mash the cooked potatoes slightly, keeping some chunks for texture.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add shredded cheddar cheese, and half the crumbled bacon. Mix until cheese melts.
- Serve in bowls topped with sour cream, remaining bacon, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg