Description
A warm and creamy bowl of loaded baked potato soup, perfect for cozy evenings and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your preferred variety)
- 4 slices of crispy bacon, crumbled (or an alternative)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Peel and cube the russet potatoes.
- In a large pot, add the potatoes and pour in the chicken or vegetable broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Use a potato masher or fork to mash the potatoes for a creamy consistency, leaving some chunks for texture if desired.
- Stir in the butter, heavy cream, and sour cream, combining everything until well-mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve hot, topping each bowl with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions.
Notes
Adjust the soup’s consistency by adding more broth or cream if needed, and feel free to experiment with different toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, potato soup, cozy recipe, easy soup
