Description
A rich, creamy, comforting homestyle loaded potato soup packed with tender potatoes, melted cheddar, smoky bacon, and velvety dairy for the perfect cozy bowl.
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and cooked
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp reserved bacon fat (optional)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Extra shredded cheddar (topping)
- Crispy crumbled bacon (topping)
- Fresh chives, sliced (topping)
Instructions
- Microwave potatoes for 8–10 minutes until tender, then cool and cut into bite-sized chunks.
- Cook bacon until crisp, crumble, and reserve 1 tbsp bacon fat.
- Melt butter with bacon fat in a large pot, then sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Whisk in flour to create a roux, then slowly add milk, half-and-half, and chicken broth. Season and simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in both cheddars until melted, then add sour cream and fold in the potatoes.
- Mash a few potatoes to thicken if desired, then serve topped with cheddar, bacon, and chives.
Notes
Freshly shredded cheese melts best. Keep heat low after adding dairy. Mash potatoes to thicken or add broth to thin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American