Description
Creamy and comforting, this baked potato soup recipe is loaded with flavor from crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and hearty russet potatoes. Perfect for chilly nights or meal prep, it’s a cozy dinner favorite you’ll keep making. Keywords: baked potato soup, creamy soup recipe, potato bacon soup, comfort food, easy dinner soup.
Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes
6 slices bacon
1 medium yellow onion
3 cloves garlic
1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1⁄2 cup sour cream
1⁄4 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving a bit of bacon fat in the pot.
2. Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Sprinkle flour over the onion and garlic. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes to create a roux.
4. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly. Add milk and heavy cream.
5. Add peeled, diced potatoes. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
6. Stir in sour cream, cheddar cheese, and half the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve hot topped with green onions, remaining bacon, and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Use russet potatoes for the best texture and creaminess.
For a thicker soup, mash some of the cooked potatoes before adding dairy.
Add cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for a flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg