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Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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A rich, velvety comfort food soup made with russet potatoes, a butter-flour roux, sharp cheddar, and crispy bacon. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish delivers the taste of a loaded baked potato without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6–8 slices crispy bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water by an inch, and add a pinch of salt.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain potatoes, reserving 1 cup of the starchy cooking water.
  3. In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until light golden and nutty.
  4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Add drained potatoes and milk to the broth. Heat through for 5 minutes.
  6. Mash potatoes directly in the pot, leaving some chunks for texture (aim for 60% mashed, 40% chunky).
  7. Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time until melted. Stir in sour cream.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  9. Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled bacon, green onions, and extra cheddar. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option. Do not freeze this soup as the dairy and potatoes may separate and become grainy upon thawing. If the soup thickens too much upon storage, thin it with additional broth or milk when reheating.

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Keywords: baked potato soup, creamy potato soup, comfort food, quick dinner, weeknight meals, loaded potato soup, bacon soup, cheddar soup

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