{"id":7183,"date":"2026-08-23T13:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=7183"},"modified":"2026-08-23T13:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:00:30","slug":"loaded-baked-potato-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/23\/loaded-baked-potato-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Loaded Baked Potato Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Loaded Baked Potato Soup<\/h1>\n<p>Creamy, cheesy, hearty, and packed with all the flavors of a fully loaded baked potato! Crispy bacon, tender potatoes, sharp cheddar, sour cream, and green onions come together in one incredibly comforting bowl. This is the kind of cozy soup everyone asks for seconds of!<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\uded2 Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>6 slices bacon, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 small yellow onion, finely diced<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>4 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>4 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>4 cups whole milk<\/li>\n<li>2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon smoked paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup sour cream<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for topping<\/li>\n<li>3 green onions, sliced<\/li>\n<li>Extra crispy bacon, for topping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Cook the Bacon<\/h3>\n<p>Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pot.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Saut\u00e9 the Onion and Garlic<\/h3>\n<p>Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for 3\u20134 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Make the Creamy Base<\/h3>\n<p>Add the butter and let it melt. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute to create a smooth roux.<\/p>\n<p>Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking, followed by the milk. Continue stirring until everything is well combined.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Add the Potatoes<\/h3>\n<p>Add the cubed potatoes, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about <strong>15\u201320 minutes<\/strong>, or until the potatoes are completely tender.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Make It Creamy<\/h3>\n<p>Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot, leaving some chunks for texture. You can also blend part of the soup if you prefer a smoother consistency.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Add Cheese and Sour Cream<\/h3>\n<p>Reduce the heat to low. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted.<\/p>\n<p>Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the sour cream until smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Add the Bacon<\/h3>\n<p>Stir about half of the crispy bacon into the soup, saving the rest for topping.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Serve<\/h3>\n<p>Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extra shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>Crispy bacon<\/li>\n<li>Sliced green onions<\/li>\n<li>A spoonful of sour cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Serve hot and enjoy!<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Pro Tip<\/h3>\n<p>For an extra-thick and creamy soup, mash more of the potatoes before adding the cheese and sour cream. For a chunkier soup, simply mash a small portion and leave the rest of the potatoes whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Loaded Baked Potato Soup Creamy, cheesy, hearty, and packed with all the flavors of a fully loaded baked potato! 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