Loaded Baked Potato Soup š„š§š„£
Loaded baked potato soup is a rich, creamy soup inspired by a fully loaded baked potato. It has all the classic toppingsācheese, bacon, sour cream, and green onionsāblended into a warm, comforting bowl.
š§ Main ingredients
- Potatoes (peeled and diced)
- Butter
- Onion & garlic
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Milk or heavy cream
- Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional thickener: flour or cornstarch
Toppings (classic āloadedā style)
- Cooked bacon bits
- Sour cream
- Green onions (chopped)
- Extra cheese
š³ How to make it
1. Cook base
- Melt butter in a pot
- SautƩ onion and garlic until soft
2. Add potatoes
- Add diced potatoes and broth
- Simmer until potatoes are very soft
3. Thicken soup
- Mash some potatoes in the pot (or blend partially)
- Stir in milk or cream
4. Add cheese
- Mix in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy
5. Finish
- Season with salt and pepper
- Add toppings before serving
š„£ Flavor profile
- Creamy and rich
- Cheesy and buttery
- Smoky from bacon
- Comforting ābaked potatoā taste in soup form
š Variations
- Chicken version: add shredded chicken
- Spicy version: add chili flakes or jalapeƱos
- Healthier version: use milk instead of cream, less cheese
- Vegetarian version: skip bacon, add smoked paprika for flavor
š” Tip
Donāt boil after adding cheeseālow heat keeps it smooth and prevents grainy texture.
If you want, I can also give you a restaurant-style thick version like Panera/Chiliās or a quick 30-minute easy homemade recipe.
