Hearty Loaded Baked Potato Soup
This hearty soup combines the rich flavors of baked potatoes with creamy cheese and crispy bacon, making it a perfect comfort food for chilly days.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 3 green onions
- to taste fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the diced potatoes, onion, minced garlic, and broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the soup to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash or blend the soup to your preferred texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Mix thoroughly until the cheese has melted and the soup is heated through.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- If the soup is too thick, gradually add more broth or water until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Serve the soup hot, topped with crumbled bacon, additional shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and fresh parsley.
- Enjoy your comforting bowl of loaded baked potato soup!
Notes
For a thicker soup, blend more thoroughly; for a chunkier texture, mash lightly.