Description
A comforting loaded potato soup filled with hearty potatoes, rich cream, and savory bacon, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Mash some of the potatoes for a thicker consistency.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled bacon and chives.
Notes
Use high-starch potatoes for creaminess and consider an immersion blender for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: loaded potato soup, comfort food, hearty soup