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Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Bacon

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A rich, velvety soup made with a mix of Yukon Gold and Russet potatoes, smoky bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. This restaurant-quality dish comes together in under 45 minutes using simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 lb Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8–10 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2–3 stalks green onions, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
  3. Add butter to the bacon fat. Once melted, add diced onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add diced potatoes to the pot and stir to coat in the butter and onion mixture.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, ensuring potatoes are submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  7. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  8. Remove pot from heat. Use an immersion blender to blend about half of the potatoes, leaving some chunks for texture.
  9. Stir in heavy cream and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted.
  10. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  11. Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap chicken broth for vegetable broth and use plant-based butter. To prevent grainy cheese, add it over low heat and stir constantly. If the soup is too thick, add more broth or cream. If too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce.

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