Learn how to make this loaded Potato Soup recipe. It’s easy, creamy, and hearty with all of the flavors that you would find in a loaded baked potato. What makes it even better is that it’s quick, and it’s easy on the budget.
We LOVE this soup! Not because we’re Irish and potatoes are our thing, it’s because this is the most bestest, cheesiest, heartiest, deliciousest soup ever!!!
I usually prepare it a few times a year, mostly on cold, wet days. There’s just something comforting about a big, piping hot bowl of potato soup that just warms you from the inside out.
Honestly, I could eat this soup a couple of times a week, and I would if it didn’t go straight to my waist. Why Potatoes? Why do you have to be so yummy!!!😄
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Easy Cheesy Loaded Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes cleaned
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 tablespoons bacon drippings
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk whole
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese more for topping
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Pierce cleaned potatoes with a fork, microwave on high for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through, turning once. Let cool, slice in half, lengthwise and scoop out the insides of the potato. Save the potato skins.
- While the potatoes are cooking, fry the bacon until crisp in a large dutch oven or similar pan. Drain on paper towel, cool completely then crumble, reserve the bacon drippings.
- Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk until smooth. Slowly pour in milk, while whisking, until thick.
- Add the potatoes to the pot and use an immersion blender to puree. Stir in the cheese, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through. Whisk in the sour cream. Serve soup in the reserved potato skins or a bowl, top with cheese, bacon, and green onions.
Notes
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Updated: originally posted 3/6/2015
Whether you serve it in a bowl or potato skin, this soup is as delicious and budget friendly as it is hearty. One bowl just isn’t enough! 👍😁