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Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Bacon

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A rich and comforting soup featuring tender russet potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and creamy sour cream, perfect for cozy nights and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: extra shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped chives, olive oil drizzle

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Add butter to the bacon fat. Once melted, sauté the chopped onion over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add diced potatoes to the pot, coating them in the butter and aromatics. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  4. Simmer potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes, keeping the pot partially covered.
  5. Mash some potatoes in the pot for a creamy texture with chunks, or use an immersion blender to puree about half the soup until smooth.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese over low heat until cheese melts smoothly. Avoid high heat to prevent curdling.
  7. Remove from heat and fold in sour cream and most of the crispy bacon, reserving some for garnish. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and top with remaining bacon, sliced green onions, and optional extra cheese or chives.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add more broth or cream to loosen. Crisp bacon well for best texture and flavor. Add cheese off direct heat to prevent clumping. Sour cream should be added off heat to avoid curdling. For dairy-free, substitute cream and sour cream with coconut or cashew milk. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness.

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