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Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Bacon

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A comforting and creamy baked potato soup loaded with smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and a smooth texture from cottage cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners and easy to make in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs)
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (960 ml), low-sodium recommended
  • 1 cup whole milk (240 ml) or half-and-half
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (240 ml), small-curd preferred
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (240 ml)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (30 g)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (16 g)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh chives or green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the diced bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Add butter to the bacon fat and melt. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste and start thickening the soup base.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add diced potatoes. Stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until creamy but still a little chunky for texture. If using a regular blender, blend carefully in batches and return to pot.
  6. Stir in cottage cheese, milk, and shredded cheddar. Stir gently until cheese melts and soup is creamy. Heat through but avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
  7. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Reheat gently for a few more minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and top generously with crispy bacon bits and chopped chives or green onions.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add more milk or broth to loosen. Avoid overblending to keep some potato chunks for texture. Do not boil after adding dairy to prevent curdling. Bacon fat is key for flavor, cook bacon slowly for best results.

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Keywords: baked potato soup, creamy potato soup, loaded potato soup, bacon soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, cheesy potato soup

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