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Comforting Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Comforting Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe
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This Comforting Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a creamy, flavorful soup made with tender russet potatoes, rich cheddar cheese, and savory bacon. Perfect for chilly days, it combines a hearty broth base with garlic, onions, and seasonings, topped with green onions and extra cheese for a deliciously satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Dairy

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Toppings

  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • Additional shredded cheddar cheese for topping (optional)

Seasonings

  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Cook Potatoes and Seasonings: Add diced potatoes to the pot along with chicken or vegetable broth. Stir in dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Blend the Soup: Once potatoes are tender, use an immersion blender to achieve a smooth or slightly chunky texture as preferred. Alternatively, carefully transfer soup in batches to a stand blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Continue cooking over low heat until cheese fully melts and soup is heated through, around 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. Serve with Toppings: Ladle soup into serving bowls. Top each portion with crumbled bacon, additional shredded cheese, and chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and omit bacon or substitute with vegetarian bacon.
  • You can adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less broth according to your preference.
  • To enhance smoky flavor, use smoked paprika and crispy bacon as toppings.
  • This soup keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stove.
  • Feel free to add extra toppings like sour cream or extra cheese as desired.

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