Description
A warm and comforting Cheesy Loaded Baked Potato Soup filled with creamy potatoes, rich cheese, and crispy toppings, perfect for gatherings and family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 package cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crispy bacon bits, chives, green onions, and sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and dice the potatoes into evenly sized cubes.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter, add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Incorporate the diced potatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until fork-tender.
- Blend for Creaminess: Use an immersion blender to purée part of the soup, leaving some chunks.
- Incorporate Dairy: Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheddar, and cream cheese until melted.
- Season to Taste: Add salt, pepper, and optional spices like cayenne or paprika.
- Simmer and Serve: Let the soup simmer for a few minutes, then serve with toppings.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and use plant-based cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, cheesy, loaded baked potato, family recipe