Description
Baked Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy textures with rich flavors that warm you from the inside out. Loaded with buttery russet potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon bits, this delightful soup is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. Easy to prepare, it invites customization with a variety of toppings, making each bowl a unique experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by washing, peeling, and cutting them into uniform cubes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add potato cubes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Remove from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender in batches.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream, followed by shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Fold in crispy bacon bits before serving hot, garnished with green onions and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg