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Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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A rich, velvety potato soup made with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and cream cheese for a luxurious texture that feels like a hug on a cold day.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 strips thick-cut bacon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 stalks green onions, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy (8-10 minutes). Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, set aside, and leave 1 tablespoon of grease in the pot.
  2. Add butter to the bacon grease. Once melted, add diced onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add diced potatoes to the pot and stir to coat in the butter and onion mixture. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. For a chunkier soup, mash some potatoes directly in the pot with a masher or fork. For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend, leaving some chunks for texture.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese and stir constantly until fully melted and incorporated.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Heat gently until cheese is melted; do not boil.
  7. Stir in sour cream. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and top with reserved crispy bacon, remaining cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use sharp cheddar for better flavor balance. Shred cheese yourself to avoid anti-caking agents. Keep heat low when adding dairy to prevent separation. If soup is too thick, thin with extra stock. For vegetarian version, swap bacon for smoked paprika and use vegetable stock.

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