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Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe Easy Homemade with Bacon Bits

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A comforting and creamy baked potato soup loaded with crispy bacon bits, sharp cheddar, and a velvety texture. Perfect for cozy nights and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 6–8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth, low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (100 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot or skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and chop into small bits. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add chopped onions to the bacon fat and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add diced russet potatoes to the pot and stir to coat with the onion-garlic mixture. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  4. Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, leaving some potato chunks for texture. Alternatively, blend half the soup in batches and return to the pot.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese until cheese melts and soup is creamy. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with reserved chopped bacon bits and chopped chives.

Notes

Use russet potatoes for best creamy texture. Cook bacon slowly for crispy bits and drain on paper towels to avoid sogginess. Partial blending keeps soup creamy yet chunky. Adjust seasoning gradually. Add extra broth or cream if soup is too thick. Can be made in slow cooker by cooking potatoes, onions, garlic, and broth on low for 6-7 hours, then blending and adding dairy at the end.

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