Loaded Potato Soup

5 from 11 votes

The best wintertime meal, Loaded Potato Soup is creamy, rich, and cheesy. This indulgent dish is comforting, hearty, and filling – it’s a one-pot meal the entire family is sure to enjoy.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 598kcal

Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion (1/4-inch dice, about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup all purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
3 pounds potatoes (1/2-inch dice, see notes)
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
8 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded)
6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
chives (minced)

Instructions

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter. Once melted, add the onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
4 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion
Stir in the garlic and cook another 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly.
2 cloves garlic
Sprinkle in the flour and continue to cook, stirring often, until just starting to brown, about 2 minutes.
1/4 cup all purpose flour
Whisk in the stock, breaking up any lumps, and add the potatoes. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes, stirring often.
4 cups chicken stock, 3 pounds potatoes
Once the potatoes are tender, stir in the milk, heavy cream and sour cream. Cook 1-2 minutes to heat through.
2 cups milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup sour cream
Stir in 3/4ths of the cheese until melted and fully blended. Reserve the rest for serving.
8 ounces cheddar cheese
Serve topped with the reserved cheddar cheese, bacon, chives and additional sour cream, if desired.
6 slices bacon, chives

Notes

Tips and Techniques

Shred the cheddar cheese from a block for the best results.
Russet or Yukon gold potatoes are the best options for this particular recipe.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition