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Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe

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5 from 119 reviews

This Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting bowl of goodness packed with tender potatoes, savory onions, garlic, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for chilly days, it combines a smooth and chunky texture enhanced by a rich blend of heavy cream and flavorful chicken broth, topped with fresh green onions for a burst of color and taste.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Finishing Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced yellow onion until it becomes translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until it releases a fragrant aroma, enhancing the soup’s flavor.
  2. Cook Potatoes: Stir in the peeled and diced Russet potatoes along with the low-sodium chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  3. Puree Soup: Using an immersion blender, puree about half of the soup to achieve a creamy texture while still retaining some chunks for a pleasant mouthfeel.
  4. Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese melts completely into the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and extra shredded cheddar cheese for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and omit cheese or use a vegan alternative.
  • You can add cooked bacon or ham bits for extra richness and texture.
  • Use an immersion blender carefully to avoid splattering hot soup.
  • For thicker soup, reduce the amount of chicken broth or cook uncovered for a few more minutes to evaporate some liquid.
  • Adjust heavy cream quantity to make the soup lighter or richer based on preference.

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