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Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese Easy and Best

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A rich and comforting soup made from baked potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and cream, perfect for cozy dinners and quick meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium baked russet potatoes
  • 6 to 8 bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 stalks green onions, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: extra crumbled cooked bacon and shredded cheddar for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot or skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside on paper towels to drain. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter to the pot with bacon fat. Once melted, add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour over the onion and garlic mixture. Stir constantly for 2 minutes until the flour is cooked and the mixture is lightly golden.
  4. Slowly whisk in 4 cups chicken broth, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the soup thickens.
  5. Peel and chop the baked potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the pot and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  6. Mash some of the potatoes in the pot with a potato masher or fork to create a creamy texture while leaving some chunks.
  7. Stir in 1 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup sour cream until smooth. Fold in 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted.
  8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Chop the cooked bacon into crumbles and stir most into the soup, reserving some for topping.
  10. Garnish each serving with chopped green onions and reserved bacon and extra shredded cheddar if desired.

Notes

Use baked potatoes for authentic flavor and fluffiness. Cook bacon crisp for texture contrast. Cook the roux thoroughly to avoid grainy texture. Adjust thickness by adding broth or milk as needed. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free flour or cornstarch slurry. For dairy-free, use coconut milk and dairy-free sour cream alternatives.

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Keywords: baked potato soup, creamy potato soup, loaded potato soup, bacon and cheese soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe

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