Description
This Loaded Potato Soup is thick, silky, and comforting—packed with fluffy Russet potatoes, melty sharp cheddar, cool sour cream, and crispy turkey bacon. It’s a one-pot, weeknight-friendly baked potato soup that reheats beautifully for cozy lunches and dinners.
Ingredients
- 6 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated (plus extra for topping)
- 3/4 cup sour cream (plus extra for serving)
- 2–3 tablespoons sliced green onions (scallions), for topping
- Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Crisp the turkey bacon
Cook chopped turkey bacon in a soup pot until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate, leaving about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pot.
Sauté & roux
Add onion and cook until soft. Sprinkle in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring.
Creamy base
Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Add broth and garlic; bring to a gentle simmer.
Simmer potatoes
Add diced Russets. Simmer partially covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mash & finish
Mash some potatoes in the pot. Stir in sour cream, most of the cheddar, and most of the turkey bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheddar, bacon, and scallions. Add a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
Season generously—potatoes need salt. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or milk to keep the soup silky. Freshly grated cheddar melts best. Adjust texture by mashing more or less of the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Protein: 22g
Keywords: loaded potato soup, baked potato soup, creamy potato soup, one pot dinner, easy weeknight dinners