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Loaded baked potato soup topped with cheddar, bacon and green onions in a bowl

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Thick, creamy potato soup loaded with cheddar, bacon, and green onions. All the flavor of a loaded baked potato in a bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving about a tablespoon of the drippings in the pot.
  2. Add the onion to the pot and cook for 4 minutes, until soft. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  3. Add the potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-18 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Use a potato masher to mash about half of the potatoes right in the pot, leaving some chunks for texture.
  5. Stir in the milk, sour cream, and cheddar until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve topped with the crispy bacon, green onions, and extra cheese.