Description
Baked Potato Soup is a rich and creamy delight that combines the comforting flavors of baked potatoes with savory bacon and velvety cheese. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings, providing warmth and satisfaction with every spoonful. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon but leave grease in the pot.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in the bacon grease until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted; mix in crispy bacon bits.
- Serve hot topped with additional cheese and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg