Loaded Potato Soup Recipe (Easy Creamy Comfort Food)
This Loaded Potato Soup Recipe is thick, creamy, and packed with all your favorite comforting flavors! Made with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and savory seasonings, this cozy soup is perfect for chilly nights or hearty family dinners. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, it’s a restaurant-style comfort food everyone will love.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Ladle
- Blender or potato masher (optional)
Ingredients
- Potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- Bacon
- Onion and garlic
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Milk or heavy cream
- Sour cream (optional)
- Cheddar cheese
- Chives or scallions
- Salt, pepper, and optional paprika
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Crisp bacon in a large pot. Remove and set aside, leaving a little fat for flavor.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and garlic to the pot, cook until fragrant.
- Add Potatoes & Broth: Stir in diced potatoes and broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Mash or Blend: Mash some potatoes for texture or blend part of the soup for creaminess.
- Stir in Dairy: Add milk, cream, or sour cream. Stir gently until smooth.
- Garnish: Ladle into bowls and top with bacon, cheddar, sour cream, and chives.
- Expert Tip: Add dairy off the heat to prevent curdling.
Notes
- Russet potatoes give creaminess; Yukon Gold adds buttery flavor.
- Store soup in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop; add broth or milk if too thick.
- Keep toppings separate when storing for best texture.
- For a lighter version, use turkey bacon and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.