Description
This Easy Spicy Baked Potato Soup is creamy, cozy, and packed with flavor. With tender potatoes, zesty spices, and a hint of richness, it’s the perfect comfort dish for chilly nights or casual get-togethers. Quick to prepare and easy enough for beginners, this soup will quickly become a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, chopped
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup milk or cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
Chopped green onions for garnish
Shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Sauté onion until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add diced potatoes and broth, bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (15-20 minutes).
5. Stir in garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Use immersion blender to puree soup until smooth (or blend in batches).
7. Stir in milk or cream for desired consistency.
8. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese and green onions.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or salad for a complete meal.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
Roast potatoes before adding for deeper flavor.
Add jalapeños for extra spice or swap in sweet potatoes for variety.
Make vegan with non-dairy milk and veggie broth.
Add cooked chicken or turkey bacon for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with toppings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: potato soup, spicy baked potato soup, creamy soup, comfort food