Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup
This delicious loaded potato soup is loaded with tender chunks of potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, all in a zesty creamy base. A quick and easy, comfort food recipe perfect for a cold night, and a great option for a busy weeknight meal.
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 potatoes, cut into bite size pieces
- ⅓ cup flour
- 4 cups milk
- 32 ounce chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese
- Green onions
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and place on a paper plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease. Set aside.
- Place onions in bacon grease and cook for 4-5 minutes or until onions are tender.
- Add in flour to create a roux and let cook for an additional minute or two.
- Slowly whisk in milk until combined.
- Next, add in chicken broth, garlic, potatoes, and seasonings. Stir to combine. Let cook until mixture comes to a boil.
- Once at a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Using a masher, mash some of the potatoes in the pot to create a thicker consistency.
- Add in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and ⅔ of the cooked bacon.
- Serve hot and top with remaining cheese, bacon, and sliced green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Small Diced Potatoes. Dice your potatoes relatively small so they break down nicely when cooked in the soup.
- Adjust the Soup's Consistency. Mash more potatoes if you want it thicker and creamier. Another option is to leave it a chunky potato soup by not mashing at all.
- Crispy Bacon. Stir the bacon constantly while cooking so all parts get nice and crispy. This also prevents burning.
- Cooking the Onions. Keep the heat on medium when cooking the onions so they soften rather than brown.
- Store Leftovers: Place them in an airtight container for up to four days. When you're ready to reheat, cook the soup in a saucepan over medium-low heat until heated through. Add more liquid if it thickens too much during storage.