My Mom's Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Yield 6
Prep time
15 MinCook time
30 MinTotal time
45 MinThis easy loaded baked potato soup is one of my mom's recipes! Creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions come together for the ultimate cozy comfort food.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bacon, chopped
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 6 small russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, reserving the bacon grease in the pot.
- Using 4 tablespoons of the reserved bacon grease, cook the diced onion and minced garlic.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced potatoes. Simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the half-and-half, cheddar cheese, green onions, and half of the cooked bacon.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve topped with the remaining bacon, extra cheese, and green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
This was one of my mom's recipes, and it's such a comforting, delicious soup! Save a little extra bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onion for topping each bowl.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
544Fat
34 gSat. Fat
14 gCarbs
42 gFiber
3 gNet carbs
39 gSugar
5 gProtein
19 gSodium
1148 mgCholesterol
74 mgPlease use your own calculator - my products may vary from yours!
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