Loaded Potato Soup Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 slices bacon chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups russet potatoes peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces; about 3 medium potatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)
- ½ cup sour cream
- Green onions thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.4 to 6 slices bacon
- Melt butter in large stockpot over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until combined. The mixture will turn light brown. Continue to whisk for 2-3 minutes.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Slowly add the milk and chicken broth to the flour mixture. Whisk until well combined.1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 cups milk
- Add the potatoes and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and allow to cook until fork tender (about 15 minutes).2 cups russet potatoes
- Take off the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream, sour cream, cheese, salt and pepper.½ cup heavy cream, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup sour cream
- If you want a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to blend to the desired consistency. If the soup is too thick, additional milk can be added to thin soup out. (This step is optional.)
- Top with bacon, green onions and additional cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1-cup of the loaded potato soup recipe. Actual calories will vary.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container, in your fridge, for up to 3-days.
Nutrition Facts
Loaded Potato Soup Recipe
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
632
% Daily Value*
Fat
50
g
77
%
Saturated Fat
28
g
140
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
140
mg
47
%
Sodium
815
mg
34
%
Potassium
653
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
1458
IU
29
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
417
mg
42
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
