Comforting Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Warm up with this Comforting Loaded Baked Potato Soup, an inviting dish that promises to fill your home with cozy aromas. Each spoonful delivers creamy goodness, brimming with tender potatoes and robust flavors enhanced by sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this soup can be made ahead of time, allowing you to simply heat and serve whenever the craving strikes. It’s an ideal choice for anyone seeking a hearty meal that warms you from the inside out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 bowls 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Turkey bacon or veggie bacon (for topping)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté diced onion for 5-7 minutes until soft; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in diced potatoes and broth. Add thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired consistency.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and sour cream; heat until cheese melts.
- Serve topped with your choice of bacon alternative and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg