Loaded potato soup is a hearty, comforting, and irresistibly delicious soup that is perfect for a cold winter's day or a quick weeknight meal. It's packed with tender potatoes, crisp bacon, melted cheese, and an array of flavorful vegetables, all swimming in a creamy, flavorful broth. Whether you prefer a classic loaded potato soup recipe or one with a unique twist, you're sure to find a version here that will satisfy your cravings.
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LOADED POTATO SOUP
Easy recipe for creamy Loaded Potato Soup. Chunks of potatoes in a cheesy soup base with sour cream and bacon is pure comfort food!
Provided by Valentina Ablaev
Categories Easy
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place sliced potatoes into a stockpot and completely cover with 1" of water. Season with ½ tsp salt and cook 8-10 minutes or until potatoes pierce easily with a knife then drain.
- Meanwhile, saute bacon in a dutch oven until crispy then transfer to a plate, reserving 1 Tbsp bacon grease in the pot.
- Add 4 Tbsp butter and chopped onions then sautee until tender. Add garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
- Quickly whisk in the flour. Slowly add 2 1/2 cups milk and 2 1/2 cups broth, whisking constantly then bring to a soft boil.
- Add drained potatoes and season soup with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper or season to taste.
- Stir in 3/4 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and half half of your cooked bacon (reserving the rest for serving). Bring to a boil then remove from heat and serve with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1632 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FULLY-LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP
The thickest and most delicious potato soup ever. I created this soup after having a similar soup at a restaurant. Incredible comfort food with ease! It's a very simple recipe to adjust to your taste. My family always asks for this soup in the winter. Garnish with chives, bacon crumbles, and Cheddar cheese.
Provided by Kristine Skaggs Frisone
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and crumble. Reserve drippings.
- Place potatoes in a pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in bacon crumbles, reserved bacon drippings, flour, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat; add the boiled potatoes, half-and-half, and chicken broth. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add sour cream and 1 cup Cheddar cheese; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish soup with remaining Cheddar cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 146.9 mg, Fat 51.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 30.6 g, Sodium 2029.8 mg, Sugar 2 g
LOADED POTATO SOUP
A rich broth. Baked potato toppings. Indulgent spoonfuls. What more could you want in a Loaded Potato Soup? This soup is a time-tested recipe that helps you put comfort food on the table in just 40 minutes total. Once your potato soup is thick and bubbly, top it with bacon, cheese and green onions for a restaurant-worthy meal right at your kitchen table.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Cook onion in bacon drippings over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until almost tender.
- In 6-quart Dutch oven, mix onion, broth and potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
- Meanwhile, in same skillet, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour with whisk until smooth. Cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in 2 cups of the milk. Pour milk mixture into potato mixture. Add remaining 2 cups milk, the salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in ham, half of the bacon, the sour cream, 2 cups of the cheese and 1/2 cup of the green onions. Cook until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Evenly top individual servings with remaining bacon, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/4 cup green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 863 mg
LOADED POTATO SOUP I
Thick, creamy, potato-y soup! Top with bacon bits and additional grated Cheddar cheese for a flavor explosion!
Provided by Claire
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place cubed potatoes into a glass dish, and cook in the microwave oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until soft.
- While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually stir in the milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the potatoes and onion, and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in the sour cream and Cheddar cheese until melted and well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 169.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
LOADED POTATO SOUP
Steps:
- Set a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy, 6 to 8 minutes; remove to a plate. When cool, crumble and set aside for garnish.
- Add the onions and garlic to the pot, and cook in the rendered bacon grease until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the flour and some salt and pepper, and stir until combined. Cook for 3 minutes, so the raw flour taste cooks out. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking to remove any flour lumps. Add the potatoes and cook over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
- With a potato masher, break up the cooked potatoes¿this will yield a thick and chunky consistency. Whisk in sour cream and then the shredded cheddar; let it melt through.
- Serve garnished with crispy crumbled bacon and sliced scallions.
LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP
Everyone who has tried this soup loves it. It is a good soup for veggie haters. Baking the potatoes first gives them the perfect texture for this thick creamy soup. You won't be disappointed. I always serve this with crackers and top the soup with a bit more shredded Cheddar, crumbled bacon, and a dollop of sour cream.
Provided by xtal420
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool potatoes until easily handled and cut into cubes.
- Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
- Combine milk, cream, sour cream, processed cheese, and Cheddar cheese in a large pot over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, until cheeses are melted, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes and bacon to milk mixture and simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until potatoes begin to dissolve into soup, about 20 minutes; season with onion salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 817.3 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP
The only thing that beats the comforting flavor of this thick and hearty loaded baked potato soup is possibly the idea that it simmers on its own all day in a slow cooker. -Barbara Bleigh, Colonial Heights, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 6h35m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in 1 cup water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Add the broth, potatoes, potato flakes, bacon, pepper, salt, basil, thyme and remaining water. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cream; heat through. Garnish with cheese and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
LOADED POTATO SOUP II
A real crowd pleaser! Great served with Mexican cornbread! Add 2 cups cubed processed cheese, if you like. Top with bacon, cheddar, ham or green onions.
Provided by STKA
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place potatoes and salt in a large saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until just tender, 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery, carrots and onion in butter until onion is translucent.
- Combine potatoes, vegetable mixture, cream of potato soup and milk in a large pot over low heat. Simmer 15 minutes, adjusting milk to desired thickness. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 668.2 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
LOADED BACON-CHEESEBURGER-POTATO SOUP
This particular soup is a cheeseburger variation on a more traditional potato soup base, and the addition of the ground beef alongside all that cheese and the potatoes makes for a rich, creamy, and hearty soup. The thick cut bacon adds a nice savory flavor and good texture. I love all the vegetables mixed throughout as well. It's just a great combination of flavors, textures, and ingredients. The cheese really thickens up the broth and it's a "stick to your ribs" kind of meal! Serve this with some crusty bread for sopping up all that goodness.
Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills
Categories Potato Soup
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, discard grease, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, place bacon in a 3-quart saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove crisped bacon with a slotted spoon and set on paper towels to drain. Leave bacon grease in the saucepan.
- Sauté carrots, celery, and onion in the bacon grease until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and browned ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, wipe out the skillet you previously cooked the beef in. Melt butter in the skillet and whisk in flour; cook, stirring frequently, until bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully whisk milk into flour-butter mixture until well combined and very smooth.
- Pour milk mixture into the soup, whisking to combine; bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with bacon and additional shredded Cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 119.9 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 1343.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
LOADED POTATO SOUP
After searching for a loaded potato soup recipe that used real cheese instead of the processed stuff, I finally found one but it lacked flavor. After using it as a starting point and making several changes, I came up with this version that my family loves. It takes a bit of work to make it, but it is well worth it. It makes a large pot, but it's even better as leftovers. I hope you enjoy it, too!
Provided by mudpies4all
Categories Chowders
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Boil potatoes until tender but still firm, drain, and set aside.
- 2. While potatoes boil, heat stock pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add diced bacon, and cook until bacon is nearly crisp.
- 3. Add onion and cook until translucent (or lightly browned, if using dried onions). Remove bacon and onion to a small dish.
- 4. Add butter to bacon drippings in pan. (If you're feeling virtuous you can clean the bacon drippings out of the pan and just use the butter, but it really does add something wonderful to the flavor if you leave it in.) When butter is melted, gradually whisk in flour and a bit of the milk to form a roux. Cook while whisking constantly until lightly browned and free of lumps,.
- 5. Add remaining milk, water, chicken bouillion, and garlic salt. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- 6. Add cooked potatoes to broth.Cook additional 15-20 minutes.
- 7. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Mix in sour cream, bacon, and cheddar cheese. (If you add the dairy while the soup is too hot, it will curdle.) Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- 8. Serve immediately or transfer to crock pot on warm to serve later in the day. I serve it with additional cheese, bacon bits, and scallions for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 58.3, Sodium 250.7, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 10.5
Tips:
- Yukon Gold potatoes are the best choice for this soup because they hold their shape well and have a creamy texture.
- Use a good quality chicken broth or stock for the best flavor.
- Don't be afraid to add your favorite toppings to the soup, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, or chives.
- Leftover potato soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Loaded potato soup is a hearty and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking by adding different toppings. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give loaded potato soup a try.
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