Description
Comforting Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a creamy, cozy bowl packed with potatoes, veggies, cheese, and smoky turkey bacon—perfect for cold days and easy family dinners.
Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrots
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup milk or cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices turkey bacon or chicken strips, cooked and crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste
Chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Peel and dice potatoes; chop onion, celery, and carrots.
2. In a large pot, combine potatoes, onion, celery, and carrots with broth; bring to a boil.
3. Reduce to a simmer and cook ~15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. Lightly mash some potatoes for a thicker texture, leaving some chunks.
5. Stir in milk or cream, cheddar, and crumbled turkey bacon/chicken; season with salt and pepper.
6. Cook until cheese melts and soup is creamy; ladle into bowls and garnish with chives/green onions.
Notes
Make it heartier with cooked chicken or ground beef.
Try different cheeses like Gruyere or pepper jack.
Prep ahead by chopping veggies the day before.
Toppings: crispy onions, diced tomatoes, or extra cheese.
Add corn/green beans for color; for heat, mix in jalapeños or hot sauce.
To reheat, add a splash of broth as it thickens in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: loaded baked potato soup, cheesy potato soup, comfort food, easy weeknight soup