Description
A heartwarming loaded potato soup filled with creamy texture, cheesy goodness, and topped with crumbled bacon and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes and broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Mash some of the potatoes with a fork or a potato masher for a creamy texture while leaving some chunks for heartiness.
- Stir in the milk, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top the soup with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Let the soup sit for a few minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld. Consider reserving toppings for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soups, potato soup, comfort food, family recipes, creamy soup
