Loaded Potato Soup

There’s nothing quite like a warm, hearty bowl of loaded potato soup to bring a little comfort to your kitchen. Rich, creamy, and packed with all your favourite toppings—crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and a dollop of sour cream—this classic recipe is the perfect blend of cozy and indulgent. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking for a satisfying weeknight meal, this soup is sure to hit the spot.

Ingredients

  • 6 strips (uncooked) bacon (cut into small pieces)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced into pieces no larger than 1” (about 6 large potatoes)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, chives, and additional sour cream and bacon for topping, optional

instructions

  1. Place bacon pieces in a large soup pot over medium heat and cook until bacon is crisp.
  2. Remove bacon pieces and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
  3. Add butter and chopped onion and cook over medium heat until onions are tender (3-5 minutes).
  4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  5. Sprinkle the flour over the ingredients in the pot and stir until smooth.
  6. Add diced potatoes to the pot along with chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and ancho chili powder. Stir well.
  7. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork (about 15 minutes).
  8. Reduce heat to simmer and remove approximately halfof the soup to a blender and puree until smooth
  9. Return the pureed soup to the pot and add sour cream and reserved bacon pieces, stir well.
  10. Allow soup to simmer for 15 minutes before serving.
  11. Top with additional sour cream, bacon, cheddar cheese, or chives.
  12. Enjoy

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