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Loaded baked potato soup with chunks of potato in a thick cream base, topped with melted cheddar, bacon bits, and sliced green onions.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Cheddar and Bacon

Creamy loaded baked potato soup with cheddar, bacon, and green onions. This hearty comfort food simmers in 35 minutes and serves a crowd.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place the diced potatoes and chicken broth in a large pot. Heat to boiling, then lower the heat and gently simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes become tender.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened and aromatic, roughly 5 minutes.
  3. With a potato masher or immersion blender, crush the cooked potatoes in the broth partially, keeping some lumps for texture.
  4. Introduce the sautéed onions, heavy cream, salt, and pepper into the pot. Mix thoroughly and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  5. Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with the shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions.