Loaded Potato Soup Recipe
This creamy loaded potato soup is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for chilly days. It's packed with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and topped with sour cream and green onions for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 4 large Russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon:
- In a large pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pot.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic:
- Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Make the Roux:
- Add butter to the pot and let it melt. Stir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
- Add Liquid:
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add Potatoes:
- Add diced potatoes to the pot. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Season the Soup:
- Season with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Blend the Soup (Optional):
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or transfer portions of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Be careful with hot liquids!
- Add Sour Cream and Cheese:
- Stir in sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy bacon pieces and chopped green onions.