Loaded Potato Soup

Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor, this Loaded Potato Soup combines tender potatoes and is topped with crispy bacon and cheese for the ultimate comfort food. Ready in less than an hour, it’s a hearty meal the whole family will love!
It’s one of those nights where you want something cozy, filling, and fast…but the idea of cooking a big dinner sounds overwhelming.
That’s where this loaded baked potato soup comes in.
It’s everything you love about a baked potato…the creamy texture, the melty cheese, the crispy bacon…all in one comforting bowl.
This easy soup comes together in less than 45 minutes and tastes like it’s been simmering all day.
Perfect for busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, or anytime you’re craving something hearty and satisfying.
It’s the kind if simple, family-friendly meal that everyone can top just the way they like…with extra bacon, shredded cheese, green onion, or a dollop of sour cream.
So, grab a pot, your potatoes, and whip up this baked potato soup loaded with all of the good stuff!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium red onion, chopped, (yellow or white onion will also work)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced, (or 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half-and-half, (or heavy cream for richness)
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese, (for topping)
- Green onion, sliced, (for topping)
- Bacon, cooked and crumbled, (for topping)
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
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