Loaded Baked Potato Soup
This loaded baked potato soup will make your whole family happy! Thick, hearty, and so good, with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, and green onions.
Servings: 6
Calories: 604kcal
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, roughly chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, sliced
- 4 to 6 medium russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish
- 3/4 cup sour cream, plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the bacon in a large pot over medium heat, and cook until crispy.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked bacon from the pot and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- Saute the potatoes for a few minutes in the bacon fat.
- Add the scallions, and stir.
- Pour in the chicken stock, and allow the mixture to come to a simmer.
- Simmer the soup until the potatoes are tender.
- Turn the burner down to low heat, and stir in the cream.
- Optional: use a stick blender to puree some of the vegetables, while still maintaining a few bigger chunks.
- Add the cheese, a handful at a time, stirring after each addition, and allowing the cheese to melt before adding the next handful.
- Stir in the salt and pepper.
- Stir in about 2/3 of the bacon and the sour cream.
- Garnish each bowl of soup with additional cheese, remaining bacon, sour cream, and scallions.
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Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 604kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1384IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 464mg | Iron: 1mg