Description
A creamy and hearty soup loaded with baked potatoes, cheese, bacon, and green onions, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the potatoes for about 1 hour until tender.
- Once baked, let the potatoes cool slightly, then peel and dice them.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Add the diced potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and half of the bacon. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with the remaining bacon and chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add other toppings like additional cheese or sour cream.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Loaded Baked Potato Soup, Comfort Food, Hearty Soup, Potato Soup