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The Best Homemade Loaded Potato Soup: Creamy Comfort Ready Fast

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Make this creamy, hearty Loaded Potato Soup with bacon and cheddar cheese. It is an easy, one-pot recipe perfect for a satisfying comfort food dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for topping
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth to create a slurry.
  4. Slowly whisk the flour and milk mixture into the simmering soup. Continue to stir constantly until the soup begins to thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and the 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream and cheese.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup of sour cream until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Ladle the creamy potato soup into bowls. Top each serving generously with crumbled bacon, extra shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash about one-third of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the cream and cheese.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, carefully use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the dairy.
  • You can prepare the bacon and chop the green onions ahead of time to make assembly quicker.

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