Loaded Baked Potato Soup
This loaded baked potato soup is the perfect comfort food to serve on a cold night. It's actually delicious anytime of the year. It's loaded with all the flavors we love in loaded baked potatoes but made into a hearty, delicious, comforting soup the whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 474kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 32 ounce chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 large potatoes, cut into bite size pieces
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- Optional: sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy.
- Remove and place the bacon on a paper plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess grease. Set aside.
- Drain bacon grease, reserving 3 tablespoons and return to the pan.
- Place onions in bacon grease and cook for 4-5 minutes or until onions are tender.
- Add flour to create a roux and let cook for an additional minute or two.
- Slowly whisk in milk until combined.
- Next, add in chicken broth, garlic, potatoes, and seasonings. Stir to combine. Let cook until mixture comes to a boil then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Mash some of the potatoes in the pot to create a thicker consistency.
- Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and ⅔ of the cooked bacon. Stir to combine.
- Serve hot and top with remaining cheese, bacon, and sliced green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Cut your potatoes into bite-size pieces for easy eating and fast cooking.
- For a bit more color and a slightly nutty flavor, cook the roux until a bit golden.
- An immersion blender makes it easy to mash up part of the potatoes for a thicker soup.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1328mg | Potassium: 919mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 2mg